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• An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
Example sentence • Many people take glucosamines as a supplement to support joint health.
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• a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
Example sentence • The study investigated the crosslinking of melamines with epoxy resins.
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• A divalent functional group, >N.N=O.
Example sentence • Exposure to nitrosamines has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
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• A tree, mentioned in Luke's Gospel, and thought to be the black mulberry.
Example sentence • The sycamines in the park provide ample shade.
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Example sentence • The chemical compound diethylamines has a strong odor.
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Example sentence • Some examples of ethylamines include monoethylamine, diethylamine, and triethylamine.
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Example sentence • The effects of dimethyltryptamines can vary depending on the dosage.
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• antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness
Example sentence • It is important to follow the recommended dosage of diphenhydramines .
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• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Example sentence • The abuse of methamphetamines can lead to serious health consequences.
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• an amphibious division of the United States Navy
8 2 noun n Example sentence • He felt trapped within the confines of his small apartment.
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• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • She imagines herself living in a different country.
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• have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example sentence • She pines for her lost love.
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• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Example sentence • Abuse of amphetamines can lead to addiction and serious health consequences.
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• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
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• a twilled fabric used for dresses; the warp is silk and the weft is worsted
Example sentence • The cloth shop sells various bombazines for formal wear.
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Example sentence • She applied a generous amount of brilliantines to her hair for a sleek look.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed cyclizines to help relieve the patient's motion sickness during travel.
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Example sentence • The production of plastics often involves the use of diphenylamines as stabilizers.
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• A magazine, normally produced by amateurs, intended for people who share a common interest
Example sentence • I used to have a collection of fanzines when I was a teenager.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed guanethidines to help lower my blood pressure.
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• an antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
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• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Example sentence • The use of methedrines without a prescription is illegal in many countries.
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Example sentence • The presence of methylamines in the water sample indicated pollution.
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• Any of very many chlorine substituted organic compounds, many of which are insecticides etc.
Example sentence • The use of organochlorines in agriculture can have long-lasting effects on ecosystems.
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• a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed penicillamines for the patient's rheumatoid arthritis.
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• amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer
Example sentence • Eating foods high in tyramines can trigger migraines in some individuals.
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• a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin
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• meat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce
Example sentence • If threatened, porcupines can raise and rattle their quills as a warning signal.
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Example sentence • Scientists are currently studying the efficacy of azidothymidines in HIV treatment.
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• the expensive white fur of the ermine
Example sentence • The ermines are small carnivorous mammals found in northern regions.
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• an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
Example sentence • The aborigines of Australia have a rich cultural heritage.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • Some species of acarines are important pests in agriculture.
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• a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the effects of acetylcholines on memory and cognition.
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Example sentence • Many acridines exhibit antimicrobial properties.
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Example sentence • The scientist added a few drops of acriflavines to the Petri dish.
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• (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
Example sentence • Scientists have found high levels of adenosines in some cancer cells.
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• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
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• the study and treatment of disorders associated with flight (especially with space flight)
Example sentence • The aeromedicines were delivered by helicopter to the disaster-stricken region.
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• (mathematics) of or pertaining to the geometry of affine transformations
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• (anthropology) kin by marriage
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• (anthropology) related by marriage
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• a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins
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Example sentence • The algerines ships terrorized the Mediterranean waters in the 17th century.
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• place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
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• an orange-red crystalline compound used in making red pigments and in dyeing
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