8 2 noun
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• an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
Example sentence • The nucleus of an atom contains neutrons and protons.
7 2 noun
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• a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
Example sentence • The particles in this sample are only a few microns in size.
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• a city in Argentina, to the west of Buenos Aires
Example sentence • The morons couldn't figure out how to use the new software.
6 1 noun, adjective
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• an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
verb
• give the color and appearance of bronze to something
Example sentence • She won a bronze medal in the Olympics.
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• stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
verb
• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Example sentence • We spotted a pair of swans swimming in the pond.
11 3 noun
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• a yellow dye made from the bark of the quercitron oak tree
Example sentence • The quercitrons were used by ancient civilizations to dye fabric and create vibrant colors.
6 2 noun
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• women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk)
Example sentence • She wore a pair of black nylons with her new dress.
5 2 noun
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• (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
Example sentence • I have a collection of music icons on my computer.
4 1 noun
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• conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane
Example sentence • One of the cons of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
10 3 noun
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• a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields; used mainly in microwave oscillators
Example sentence • The magnetrons in the particle accelerator play a crucial role in producing high-energy beams.
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• a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
verb
• put clothing on one's body
Example sentence • He dons a crisp white shirt every morning for work.
9 3 noun
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• the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators
Example sentence • Scientists study the behavior of deuterons in particle accelerators.
5 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
8 3 noun
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• an airfoil that controls lateral motion
Example sentence • The pilot adjusted the ailerons to control the roll of the aircraft.
7 3 noun
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• (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)
9 3 noun
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• a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
Example sentence • The choir sang the antiphons during the church service.
5 2 noun
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• long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron
Example sentence • Damaged axons can lead to impaired nerve function.
8 3 noun
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noun
• status in a society or organization
Example sentence • He climbed the echelons of the corporate ladder to become the CEO.
8 3 noun
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• a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
Example sentence • The helicons in the orchestra pit were responsible for creating the rich, resonant tones during the concert.
8 3 noun
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• a language user's knowledge of words
Example sentence • Linguists study lexicons to understand how words are organized in a language.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
7 2 noun
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noun
• a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle
Example sentence • The camera detects photons and converts them into images.
7 2 noun
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noun
• decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
Example sentence • She made colorful pompons to decorate her room.
7 2 noun
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• a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron
Example sentence • The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom.
6 2 noun
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• a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
Example sentence • The tall pylons supported the electrical wires across the highway.
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• a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain
Example sentence • The pons is a structure found in the brainstem.
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• a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
Example sentence • The neons in the casino created a vibrant atmosphere.
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Example sentence • He is the father of two sons .
6 2 noun
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• a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
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• writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
verb
• write, draw, or trace with a crayon
Example sentence • She used her crayons to color the picture.
4 1 noun, adjective
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9 3 noun
n
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• any long and arduous undertaking
Example sentence • I will be running two marathons this year.
6 2 noun
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• an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0
Example sentence • The strong force binds mesons and protons together in an atomic nucleus.
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6 2 noun
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• gallery where works of art can be displayed
Example sentence • Many people go to hair salons to get a haircut.
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• a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
Example sentence • She has had numerous liaisons with powerful men in the industry.
6 2 noun
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• a Navajo lodge covered with earth; traditionally built with the entrance facing east
Example sentence • The tribe members lived in traditional hogans made of wood and mud.
4 2 noun
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• a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
Example sentence • Positive ions are attracted to negative ions .
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Example sentence • I need to buy a new digitrons for my calculator.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I love to sprinkle pecans on top of my ice cream.
5 1 noun
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• a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
Example sentence • The khans ruled over vast empires in the ancient world.
6 1 verb
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• the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs
Example sentence • The fish spawns in shallow waters.
5 2 noun
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noun
• the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368
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n
noun
• an alloy of copper and tin that can be worked
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered an ancient weapon made of alpha bronze .
15 7 noun, adjective
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• an alloy of copper and aluminum with high tensile strength and resistance to corrosion
Example sentence • The attractive golden color of aluminium bronze makes it a popular choice for decorative items and jewelry.
14 6 noun, adjective
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noun
• an alloy of copper and aluminum with high tensile strength and resistance to corrosion
Example sentence • The addition of aluminum to bronze creates a strong and corrosion-resistant material known as aluminum bronze .
15 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a copper-base alloy containing beryllium
Example sentence • The beryllium bronze material is widely used in aerospace applications.
12 4 noun, adjective
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noun
• bronze to which 1-4% lead is added
Example sentence • The addition of lead in leaded bronze improves its machinability.
15 3 noun, adjective
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• a brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it
Example sentence • The durability and strength of manganese bronze make it ideal for marine applications.
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