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• An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
Example sentence • The military uses aerostats for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
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• A device that includes a plane mirror which turns so as to keep reflecting sunlight toward a predetermined target, compensating for the sun's apparent motions in the sky. The target may be a physical object, distant from the heliostat, or a direction in space, and is almost always stationary relative to the heliostat, so the light is reflected in a fixed direction.
Example sentence • The heliostats in the solar power plant automatically adjust their positions to optimize sunlight reflection.
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• a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
Example sentence • She used hemostats to clamp the blood vessels during surgery.
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Example sentence • The hydrostats on the pipes ensure proper water flow.
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• a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper
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• make a copy by means of a Photostat device
Example sentence • I need to make photocopies of this document, please provide me with photostats .
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• a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat
verb
• control the temperature with a thermostat
Example sentence • I adjusted the thermostats in each room to ensure the perfect temperature.
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• a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics and bacteriostats to combat the infection.
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• a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
Example sentence • The surgeon used haemostats to control the bleeding during the operation.
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Example sentence • The researchers installed klinostats in the greenhouse to study the effects of gravity on plant development.
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Example sentence • The observatory uses siderostats to track celestial objects.
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• a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Example sentence • I have always struggled with mathematics .
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• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Example sentence • The bats flew out of the cave at dusk.
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• any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
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• desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
Example sentence • There are rats scurrying around in the attic.
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• the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
Example sentence • Studying economics helps us understand how societies allocate resources.
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• motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Example sentence • His actions were a clear violation of professional ethics .
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• scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
Example sentence • The team of investigators forensics the crime scene for fingerprints.
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• the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
Example sentence • The mechanics of the car engine were faulty.
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• the science of matter and energy and their interactions
Example sentence • I have a degree in physics .
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• social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
Example sentence • The study of politics is essential for understanding how societies function.
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• a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
Example sentence • The professor presented several statistics to support her argument.
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• the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
Example sentence • The chess master employed strategic tactics to outmaneuver his opponent.
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• the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
Example sentence • He is an expert in pneumatics and can fix any issues with air compressors.
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• the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
Example sentence • The professor taught us about statics and dynamics.
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• the science of systematic classification
Example sentence • Accuracy in systematics relies on collecting and analyzing accurate data.
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• footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
Example sentence • She bought a new pair of flats for the party.
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• a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
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• not reflecting light; not glossy
verb
• twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
Example sentence • I bought new mats for our yoga studio.
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• the study of the physical properties of sound
Example sentence • The concert hall has excellent acoustics .
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• exercise that increases the need for oxygen
Example sentence • I go to aerobics class every Monday and Wednesday.
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• the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
Example sentence • He has a degree in aeronautics and works for an airline company.
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• (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
Example sentence • The garden design focuses on the aesthetics of symmetry and balance.
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• an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Example sentence • He is an athletics coach.
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• the trajectory of an object in free flight
Example sentence • The detective studied the ballistics report to determine the trajectory of the bullet.
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• a statement of fundamental facts or principles
Example sentence • Before diving into advanced techniques, it's important to master the basics .
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• the art of making and decorating pottery
Example sentence • I took a ceramics class in college and learned how to make pottery.
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• study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
Example sentence • I love reading classics from authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
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• the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
Example sentence • The dynamics of the team changed after the new coach arrived.
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• the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
Example sentence • I bought a new set of electronics for my home entertainment system.
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• the branch of physics that deals with static electricity
Example sentence • In electrostatics , opposite charges attract each other while like charges repel.
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• the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
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• the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
Example sentence • She is conducting research in the field of genetics .
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• the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
Example sentence • The hospital has a specialized department for geriatrics .
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• photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
Example sentence • The video game has amazing graphics .
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• a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
Example sentence • I've been doing gymnastics since I was five years old.
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• study of the mechanics of fluids
Example sentence • The pilot failed to maintain proper hydraulics , causing the plane to crash.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • She burst into hysterics when she found out her dog had gone missing.
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• handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
Example sentence • The logistics of planning an event this big are challenging.
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• the philosophical study of being and knowing
Example sentence • He devoted his entire career to studying metaphysics .
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• the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
Example sentence • The company hired a new director of optics .
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• the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots
Example sentence • The robotics industry is revolutionizing manufacturing processes by implementing automated systems.
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• the study of language meaning
Example sentence • The professor discussed the semantics of language during the lecture.
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