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noun
• a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
Example sentence• I need to replace the valve on my bicycle tire. |
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noun
• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
verb
• save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Example sentence• She applied a soothing salve to her sunburned skin. |
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verb
• connect closely and often incriminatingly
Example sentence• Efficient project management involves careful planning and timely execution. |
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noun
• the trait of being resolute
verb
• bring to an end; settle conclusively
Example sentence• The psychologist helped me find a resolve to my inner conflicts. |
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verb
• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
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verb
• grant remission of a sin to
Example sentence• The judge absolved the defendant of all charges. |
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noun
• (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out
verb
• grow less and less substantial until it disappears
Example sentence• She stirred the sugar in the hot tea to dissolve it completely. |
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Example sentence• Over time, humans have evolved to walk upright. |
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verb
• turn on or around an axis or a center
Example sentence• The Earth's revolve around the Sun takes approximately 365 days. |
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adjective
• used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)
noun
• marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
Example sentence• I found a beautiful bivalve shell on the beach. |
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verb
• pass on or delegate to another
Example sentence• The responsibility gradually devolved onto the team leader. |
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noun
• valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
Example sentence• The tricuspid valve controls the flow of blood between the right atrium and the right ventricle. |
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adjective
• used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
noun
• a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
Example sentence• The snail is a well-known univalve. |
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Example sentence• The trivalve clam has a unique shell with three distinct parts. |
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noun
• Any bivalve mollusc whose valves are of different sizes.
adjective
• (of the shells of a bivalve mollusc) Having valves of different sizes
Example sentence• The inequivalve shells of the clam were different sizes. |
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noun
• a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart
Example sentence• The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta. |
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noun
• any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball
Example sentence• The plumber installed a ball valve to control the water flow. |
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noun
• a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle
Example sentence• The butterfly valve is used to control the flow of water in the pipe. |
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noun
• a valve to control one-way flow of blood
Example sentence• The cardiac valve helps regulate blood flow through the heart. |
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noun
• a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
Example sentence• The clack valve is responsible for controlling the water flow in the plumbing system. |
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noun
• a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
Example sentence• The clapper valve in the pipeline prevents backflow of water. |
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noun
• a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
Example sentence• The escape valve on the pressure cooker released the excess steam. |
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noun
• a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold
Example sentence• The mechanic replaced the worn-out exhaust valve in my car. |
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noun
• a valve to control one-way flow of blood
Example sentence• She underwent surgery to repair a faulty heart valve. |
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noun
• valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine; prevents material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine
Example sentence• The ileocecal valve regulates the movement of food from the small intestine to the large intestine. |
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noun
• a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake
Example sentence• The intake valve allows air and fuel to enter the combustion chamber. |
| | | | | 11 | | 2 | nounn |
noun
• valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Example sentence• The mitral valve controls the flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle. |
| | | | | 11 | | 3 | nounn |
noun
• a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence• The mechanic replaced the damaged poppet valve in the engine. |
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noun
• a semilunar valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; prevents blood from flowing from the artery back into the heart
Example sentence• The pulmonary valve regulates blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. |
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noun
• the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
Example sentence• The pyloric valve controls the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine. |
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noun
• a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier
Example sentence• The rectifying valve controls the flow of gases in the combustion chamber. |
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noun
• a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
Example sentence• The relief valve on the boiler released steam to prevent pressure buildup. |
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noun
• a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
Example sentence• The pressure cooker has a safety valve that releases excess steam. |
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noun
• a heart valve with cusps shaped like half-moons; prevents blood from flowing back into the heart
Example sentence• The semilunar valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle of the heart. |
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noun
• valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port
Example sentence• The slide valve is an important component of a steam engine. |
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noun
• regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Example sentence• The plumber installed a new sluice valve in the bathroom. |
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noun
• electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
Example sentence• The thermionic valve was used in early radios to amplify the electrical signals. |
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noun
• a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
Example sentence• The throttle valve controls the amount of air flowing into the engine. |
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Example sentence• She always takes the time to presolve any issues before they escalate. |
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Example sentence• After stirring the sugar in hot water, it will redissolve. |
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Example sentence• After careful consideration, we decided to reinvolve the team in the project. |
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Example sentence• The two concepts interinvolve with each other in a complex manner. |
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verb
• cause to turn on an axis or center
Example sentence• The planets circumvolve around the sun. |
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verb
• free from involvement or entanglement
Example sentence• He tried to disinvolve himself from the argument. |
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Example sentence• The two narratives in the novel intervolve to create a captivating storyline. |
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