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• physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955)
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• any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Example sentence • Fish is a great source of protein .
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• a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
Example sentence • The fraulein at the front desk was very helpful.
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• in this place or thing or document
Example sentence • The information contained herein is confidential.
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• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
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• control and direct with or as if by reins
Example sentence • He tried to rein in his excitement during the meeting.
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• a mug intended for serving beer
Example sentence • I bought a new stein to add to my collection.
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• (formal) in or into that thing or place
Example sentence • He found the answer to his question therein .
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• a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
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• make a veinlike pattern
Example sentence • The doctor used a needle to inject the medicine directly into the vein .
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• Where, or in which location.
Example sentence • I will show you the garden wherein I planted the flowers.
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• a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
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• a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives
Example sentence • Many people are allergic to casein .
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• a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
Example sentence • The farmer owned a holstein cow.
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• a laxative used in many preparations under various trade names; also used as an acid-base indicator in titrations involving weak acids and strong bases because it is brilliant red at high alkalinity and colorless below pH 8
Example sentence • The addition of phenolphthalein to the solution caused it to turn pink.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • She carefully unraveled the skein of tangled yarn.
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• A protein derived from corn/maize, having many industrial applications.
Example sentence • Some people may have an allergic reaction to zein .
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• a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed)
Example sentence • The doctor used fluorescein to test for corneal abrasions.
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• a pungent colorless unsaturated liquid aldehyde made from propene
Example sentence • Many research studies have focused on the harmful effects of acrolein on human health.
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• a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
Example sentence • He used a checkrein to control the horse.
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• remove the dark dorsal vein of (a shrimp)
Example sentence • She deveined the shrimp before cooking them.
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• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • A high level of fetoprotein in the blood can indicate a neural tube defect.
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• a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space
Example sentence • The gegenschein is a faint glow of sunlit zodiacal dust observed in the opposite direction to the sun.
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• a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Example sentence • The function of glycoproteins is to facilitate cell adhesion.
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• a conjugated protein linked to a compound of iron and porphyrin
Example sentence • Hemoglobin is a well-known example of a hemoprotein .
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• a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
Example sentence • High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can increase the risk of heart disease.
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• yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
Example sentence • Spinach and kale are good sources of lutein .
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• any of various plants of the genus Verbascum having large usually woolly leaves and terminal spikes of yellow or white or purplish flowers
Example sentence • The leaves of mullein are often used in herbal remedies.
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• a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils
Example sentence • The olein content in this oil is higher compared to other varieties.
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• containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
Example sentence • One example of a phosphoprotein is casein, which is found in milk.
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• a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
Example sentence • Collagen is a common type of scleroprotein found in connective tissues.
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• level space where heavy guns can be mounted behind the parapet at the top of a rampart
Example sentence • The soldiers marched along the terreplein , ready for battle.
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• a club of tumblers or gymnasts
Example sentence • The local turnverein held a fitness competition.
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• (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
Example sentence • In medieval Europe, a villein was a peasant legally bound to the land.
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Example sentence • The red color of brazilwood comes from the pigment called brasilein .
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Example sentence • The presence of brazilein gives the brazilwood tree its characteristic color.
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Example sentence • The chromoprotein in this bacterium is responsible for its vivid color.
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Example sentence • Some people may experience nausea or drowsiness as side effects of codein .
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Example sentence • The artist used crocein to create vibrant red hues in the painting.
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Example sentence • The body needs cystein to produce glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.
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Example sentence • Mutations in the dynein gene are associated with neurodegenerative disorders.
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• Any of a group of enzymes, containing flavin, that act as dehydrogenases
Example sentence • One example of a flavoprotein is flavodoxin, which is involved in electron transfer reactions in bacteria.
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Example sentence • Research suggests that genistein may have anti-cancer properties.
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• A type of mulled wine from German-speaking countries made from red wine with cinnamon and other herbs and spices.
Example sentence • I love the warm, spiced flavor of gluhwein on a cold winter's night.
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Example sentence • The hematein solution was prepared by dissolving the powder in alcohol.
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Example sentence • The hordein content in different varieties of barley can vary significantly.
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Example sentence • Abnormal levels of kallikrein can indicate certain kidney disorders.
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Example sentence • I ordered chicken lomein for dinner.
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