7 3 noun
n
noun
• a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
Example sentence • She poured herself a glass of alcohol .
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a small replica of a person; used as a toy
Example sentence • She received a porcelain doll as a birthday present.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• (Roman mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios
Example sentence • The sol is the basic unit of currency in Peru.
4 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• one who is away or absent without leave
adjective satellite
• absent without permission
3 2 noun
n
noun
• a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913
Example sentence • The dol of ice cream melted quickly in the sun.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• the girlfriend of a gangster
Example sentence • She had a pet moll in her fish tank.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful necklace adorned with girasols .
12 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • Supplementation of myoinositols has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
Example sentence • The doctor recommended taking 50mg of atenolol daily.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant
Example sentence • The farmer harvested a boll of cotton from the field.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Example sentence • Excessive cortisol production can lead to symptoms such as weight gain and high blood pressure.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• nonsensical talk or writing
Example sentence • The play was filled with folderol and over-the-top theatrics.
8 3 noun
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noun
• a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
Example sentence • The production of biodiesel involves using glycerol as a byproduct.
4 1 verb
v
Example sentence • She lolls on the beach all day, soaking up the sun.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed mannitol to treat the patient's kidney problems.
3 1 noun
n
noun
• the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Example sentence • She stirred the mol slowly into the mixture.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed propranolol to manage the patient's migraines.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• European leek cultivated and used like leeks
Example sentence • I used rocambole in my recipe to add a distinct taste to the dish.
10 4 noun
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noun
• a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
Example sentence • Many skincare products contain tocopherol as an ingredient due to its antioxidant properties.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
verb
• expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
Example sentence • Her speech was filled with vitriol towards her opponents.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• A sugar alcohol (2R,3S,4S,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol used as an artificial sweetener
Example sentence • Some people experience digestive issues after consuming sorbitol .
6 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The laboratory was stocked with various chemicals, including toluol .
12 5 noun
n
noun
• tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
4 1 noun
n
noun
• Holidays (time off work or time spent travelling).
Example sentence • I'm going on hols next week.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed allopurinol to help lower my uric acid levels.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed chloramphenicol to treat the patient's eye infection.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed haloperidol to manage the patient's delusions.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an oily colorless liquid obtained by the condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde; contains an alcohol group (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO)
Example sentence • The aldol reaction is an important carbon-carbon bond forming reaction in organic chemistry.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • The smell of benzol is strong and sweet.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents
Example sentence • The production of butanol involves the fermentation of carbohydrates.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote
Example sentence • The use of creosol as an antiseptic was popular in the early 20th century.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended
Example sentence • The cytosol is the liquid component of the cytoplasm in a cell.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin
Example sentence • Patients with certain genetic variations are more sensitive to dicoumarol .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin
Example sentence • Patients taking dicumarol should be closely monitored for any signs of bleeding.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
Example sentence • Polyethylene glycol is a diol that is used in various industrial applications.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
Example sentence • The presence of ergosterol in a sample is indicative of fungal contamination.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a gasoline substitute consisting of 90% gasoline and 10% grain alcohol from corn
Example sentence • Many people use gasohol as an alternative fuel source.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors
Example sentence • The girasol is a type of sunflower known for its tall stalk and large yellow petals.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a sol (colloid) in which the continuous phase is water.
Example sentence • I use hydrosol as a natural facial toner.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
Example sentence • The recommended dose of mestranol is usually 50 to 150 micrograms per day.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed metrazol to control the patient's seizures.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
Example sentence • The levels of oestriol increase as the pregnancy progresses.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer
Example sentence • The formation of podsol involves leaching and accumulation of minerals in different soil layers.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer
Example sentence • The acidification caused by podzols can impact plant growth.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer
Example sentence • The pyrogallol solution turned black when exposed to air.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a crystalline phenol obtained from various resins; used in ointments for acne and in dandruff shampoos
Example sentence • The dermatologist recommended a cream containing resorcinol for treating acne.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of salol from the pharmacy.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
Example sentence • The antiseptic properties of thymol make it useful in mouthwash and toothpaste.
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