9 3 noun
n
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• a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
Example sentence • Neurons in the olfactory bulb contain receptors that detect different odors.
11 4 noun
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Example sentence • The sensitivity of baroceptors varies among individuals.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
Example sentence • The baroreceptors in our bodies help regulate blood pressure.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
Example sentence • The proprioceptors in our muscles and joints help us maintain balance and coordination.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
Example sentence • International commerce plays a significant role in the global economy.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
Example sentence • The company's headquarters is located in New York City.
7 2
interjection
• Used to express surprise
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
Example sentence • The crab used its pincers to grab the food.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
Example sentence • He sanders the wood to smooth out the surface.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a rester who is sleeping
Example sentence • She put her baby down for a nap in the crib with soft sleepers .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
Example sentence • She specializes in representing minors in court.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Example sentence • Particle accelerators are used in scientific research to study the structure of matter.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• someone who performs a service or does a favor
Example sentence • The hotel has many accommodators who ensure that guests have a comfortable stay.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a mechanism that puts something into automatic action
Example sentence • The actuators in the robot arm allow it to move in different directions.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes
Example sentence • The adjudicators reviewed the evidence before making their decision.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The judge allowed the adjurors to take a short break during the trial.
10 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • She ignored the admonitors and continued with her reckless behavior.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
Example sentence • The aerators in the pond help improve the water quality.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
Example sentence • My ancestors emigrated from Ireland to the United States.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid
Example sentence • He used two different aspirators to clean the dust from his computer.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal
Example sentence • The noise level was reduced with the help of attenuators in the office building.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The avigators carefully plotted their course before setting sail.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (Commonwealth spelling) A flower, cat etc., that has two colours.
Example sentence • The shelter had several bicolors available for adoption.
11 4
noun
• A fermentation vat, containing microorganisms or biochemically active substances, used for waste recycling or for making drugs.
Example sentence • Scientists are studying how to optimize the design of bioreactors for maximum efficiency.
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes)
Example sentence • The medical field relies on biosensors for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
Example sentence • Fish have chemoreceptors on their gills that help them detect and locate prey.
12 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The car's decelerators activated when the driver pressed the brake pedal.
10 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The army deployed decimators to retaliate against enemy troops.
13 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • Modern decorticators have significantly improved the efficiency of fiber extraction.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)
Example sentence • The defectors fled to a neighboring country to seek asylum.
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