8 3 noun
n
noun
• a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
Example sentence • Many fruits, such as bananas, naturally produce ethylene gas.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
Example sentence • We need to purchase some butylene for our experiment.
12 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Example sentence • The polyethylene coating on the wire provides insulation.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a kind of polyester fabric
Example sentence • She wore a dress made of terylene to the party.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• used also in making gasoline components
Example sentence • The synthesis of isobutylene involves the dehydration of isobutanol.
13 5
noun
• a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an advertising measure; one agate line appearing in one million copies of a publication
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed nortriptyline for my insomnia.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The red color of brazilwood comes from the pigment called brasilein .
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
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Example sentence • The chemical formula of pentylene is C5H12O.
6 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (Greek mythology) goddess of the Moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna
Example sentence • The selene shone brightly in the night sky.
18 6 noun
n
noun
• anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes
Example sentence • The use of tetrachlorethylene as a degreasing agent has been restricted due to its environmental impact.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane
Example sentence • The methylene group consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to a carbon atom.
14 6 noun
n
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Example sentence • The laboratory synthesized cyanoacetylene for the experiment.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Greece
5 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
17 6 noun
n
noun
• a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of trichloroethylene can be harmful to human health.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
adjective satellite
• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
verb
• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
4 1 verb
v
noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I have seen that movie before.
13 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• tricyclic antidepressant used to treat clinical depression
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed protriptyline to treat my depression
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
Example sentence • The main component of celluloid is pyroxyline .
13 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The doctor increased the dosage of amitryptyline to manage the patient's chronic pain.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Example sentence • The acetylene torch emits a hot flame for cutting and soldering.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis
Example sentence • The propylene industry has seen significant growth in recent years.
7 2
Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
5 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
noun
• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
adverb
• completely; used as intensifiers
adjective satellite
• free of restrictions or qualifications
verb
• make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Example sentence • I just got a clean bill of health from the doctor.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
verb
• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Example sentence • I need to repair my washing machine .
5 1 noun
n
noun
• the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
verb
• promote to a queen, as of a pawn in chess
Example sentence • The queen waved to the cheering crowd.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Example sentence • Exposure to benzene in high amounts can be harmful to health.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The board will convene for a special meeting next week.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
Example sentence • The doctor had to amputate his leg due to severe gangrene .
9 3 verb
v
verb
• get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
Example sentence • The teacher intervened when the students started arguing.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
Example sentence • I filled up the lamp with kerosene so we could have some light.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• designed to incite to indecency or lust
Example sentence • His obscene language was not appreciated by the guests.
9 3 verb
v
Example sentence • Let's reconvene after lunch to discuss the agenda.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• not agitated; without losing self-possession
Example sentence • The lake looked serene as the sun set behind the mountains.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
4 1 noun
n
noun
• any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
verb
• hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball
Example sentence • He planted a bean in the garden.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
Example sentence • I forgot my water bottle at home, so I had to buy a bottle of water at the canteen .
4 1 noun
n
noun
• an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
Example sentence • The dean of the college welcomed the new students.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than seventeen
Example sentence • I have been studying for eighteen hours straight.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
verb
• regard highly; think much of
Example sentence • His accomplishments have earned him great esteem in the business world.
7 2
noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than fourteen
Example sentence • She is turning fifteen next month.
8 2 adjective
adj
noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
adjective satellite
• being one more than thirteen
Example sentence • She is fourteen years old.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence • I need to fill up the car with gasoline before we leave.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of jeans.
4 1 adjective
adj
noun
• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
adjective satellite
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • She has a keen interest in photography.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
Example sentence • I bought a fashion magazine to keep up with the latest trends.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to the sea
noun
• a member of the United States Marine Corps
adjective satellite
• native to or inhabiting the sea
Example sentence • The marine biologist studied the behavior of dolphins.
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