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• any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
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• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • Elevated levels of fetoproteins in the maternal blood may indicate certain fetal abnormalities.
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• a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Example sentence • Certain viruses use glycoproteins to attach to host cells.
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• a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
Example sentence • High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are often referred to as 'good' cholesterol.
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Example sentence • Certain diseases can cause an overproduction of mucoproteins in the body.
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• containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
Example sentence • The researchers analyzed the phosphorylation of several phosphoproteins .
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• an amphibious division of the United States Navy
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Example sentence • The glucoproteins in the cell membrane help with cell signaling.
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Example sentence • Milk allergies are often caused by a reaction to lactoproteins .
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• to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
Example sentence • Money is a means to buy things.
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• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • She imagines herself living in a different country.
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• (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of jeans .
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• a borough of New York City, it is the easternmost, largest in area, and second-largest in population of New York City's five boroughs
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Example sentence • Some species of acarines are important pests in agriculture.
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Example sentence • Many acridines exhibit antimicrobial properties.
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Example sentence • The algerines ships terrorized the Mediterranean waters in the 17th century.
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Example sentence • The scientists studied the reactivity of amidines .
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• a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Example sentence • Some common examples of amines are methylamine and ethylamine.
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• oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
Example sentence • The synthesis of anilines requires careful handling of hazardous reagents.
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• a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa
Example sentence • Scientists have discovered that arginines can improve blood flow and cardiovascular health.
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• a drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria
Example sentence • The researchers conducted a study on the efficacy of atabrines in treating malaria.
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• a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide
Example sentence • The use of atrazines has been linked to groundwater contamination.
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• Any of a class of organic compounds, having the general formula R2C=NN=CR2, produced by the action of a carbonyl compound with hydrazine.
11 3 noun, adjective
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• A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast
Example sentence • Many cargo vessels used to be barkentines .
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Example sentence • She was wearing a stunning dress made of bengalines .
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Example sentence • The health benefits of berberines include anti-inflammatory properties.
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Example sentence • I bought a box of berlines for breakfast.
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Example sentence • Researchers are studying the potential medical applications of cysteamines .
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• a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of cytosine and deoxyribose
Example sentence • The presence of cytidines in RNA molecules is crucial for proper gene expression.
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Example sentence • The dauphines were celebrating the birth of the new heir to the throne.
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• any organic compound containing two amino groups
Example sentence • Polymerization of diamines with dicarboxylic acids forms nylon.
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Example sentence • These diazines exhibit interesting optical properties.
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• a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
Example sentence • Increased levels of dopamines can contribute to feelings of happiness and motivation.
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Example sentence • I ordered a set of duvetines for my new bedroom.
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Example sentence • His health dwines as he refuses to seek medical treatment.
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• (fortification) A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.
Example sentence • The army used fascines to reinforce the riverbank.
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• a small carved or molded figure
Example sentence • She had a collection of porcelain figurines displayed on a shelf.
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Example sentence • The flavines found in plants are responsible for their bright colors.
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• a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
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Example sentence • I bought several bottles of fuchsines for my art project.
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• a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
Example sentence • The store sells high-quality gabardines for men.
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• a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
Example sentence • He wore gaberdines to protect himself from the rain.
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• neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
Example sentence • In high doses, gallamines can cause respiratory depression.
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• a homeless girl who roams the streets
Example sentence • The group of gamines participated in a dance competition.
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• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence • Different grades of gasolines are available at the petrol station.
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• a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
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Example sentence • A gluten-free diet avoids foods that contain gliadines .
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