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• being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
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• the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
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• free from moral blemish or impurity; unsullied
Example sentence • She spilled red wine on her whites and now they're stained.
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• accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with ascites .
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• raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip
Example sentence • I prepared a platter of crudites for the party.
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• an eastern range of the Alps in northeastern Italy famous for their dolomitic limestone
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• atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
Example sentence • I love collecting game sprites from my favorite video games.
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• distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity
Example sentence • The symptoms of tympanites include abdominal bloating and discomfort.
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• a stony meteorite consisting of silicate minerals
Example sentence • Scientists study aerolites to learn more about the composition of asteroids.
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• a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks
Example sentence • Mineral collectors value albites for their crystal formations.
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• a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
Example sentence • He was ecstatic when he found a ring embedded with alexandrites .
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• a deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminum silicate
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• a white or grey mineral consisting of lithium aluminum phosphate; a source of lithium
Example sentence • The amblygonites in this deposit are of high quality.
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• a garnet consisting of calcium iron silicate and having any color ranging from yellow and green to brown and black; used as gemstone
Example sentence • Many jewelry enthusiasts appreciate andradites for their unique color and clarity.
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Example sentence • The deposition of anhydrites is associated with the evaporation of saline waters.
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Example sentence • The antielites claim to represent the voice of the people.
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• goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
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• the superior of an abbey of monks
Example sentence • The ancient monastery was led by three archimandrites .
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Example sentence • The constant wear and tear attrites the surface of the road.
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• dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
9 2 verb v Example sentence • She backbites her colleagues to gain favor with the boss.
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• a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
Example sentence • The bakelites used in antique radios were known for their durability and heat resistance.
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• a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
Example sentence • The mine is known for its high-quality barites .
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• an archaic term for a lunatic
Example sentence • The bedlamites in the asylum screamed and shouted all night.
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• dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock
Example sentence • The composition of biotites is characterized by the presence of iron, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen.
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Example sentence • The presence of bisulfites in wine is known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
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• An extinct genus of treelike horsetails, Calamites.
Example sentence • The fossil record shows that calamites existed for nearly 300 million years.
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• a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
Example sentence • The beautiful calcites were carefully displayed in the museum.
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• a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
Example sentence • We had a hard time finding available campsites in the national park.
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• a white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium
Example sentence • The extraction of carnallites is an important economic activity in certain regions.
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• a yellow radioactive mineral; an ore of uranium and radium and vanadium
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• a hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin
Example sentence • Miners extracted numerous cassiterites from the quarry.
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• Any substance produced during catabolism
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• a boy who submits to a sexual relationship with a man
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• a mineral consisting of strontium sulphate
Example sentence • The geologist collected several specimens of celestites for further study.
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• lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
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• a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
Example sentence • The presence of cementites can influence the mechanical properties of the material.
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• a member of a religious order living in common
Example sentence • The cenobites lived a communal lifestyle, sharing everything among themselves.
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Example sentence • The cerites found in this region are known for their distinctive green color.
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• a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
Example sentence • The geologist discovered a large quantity of cerussites in the mine.
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• a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum
Example sentence • Geologists study the formation and properties of chabazites .
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• a heavy grey mineral that is an ore of copper
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• a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper and iron sulfide
Example sentence • The chalcopyrites obtained from the mine were of high quality.
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• a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal
Example sentence • Some chlorites are used for industrial purposes.
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• a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules
Example sentence • Scientists study chondrites to understand the early formation of our solar system.
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• a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
Example sentence • The country has significant reserves of chromites .
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