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cor anglais
cor anglais /kɔː ˈɑːŋɡlɛɪ/
noun
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[British]
A double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch
(
cor anglais
[British] , English horn
[ N. American] )
a double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch
The cor anglais added a melancholic tone to the orchestra's music
The cor anglais added a melancholic tone to the orchestra's music
sports equipment
sports equipment /ˈspɔːrts ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
noun
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Equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
(
sports equipment
)
equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
The gym was equipped with the latest sports equipment.
The gym was equipped with the latest sports equipment.
accretion
accretion /əˈkriʃən/
noun
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(
)
An increase by natural growth or addition
(
accretion
, accumulation
)
an increase by natural growth or addition
The planet grew through the process of accretion, gradually accumulating dust and gas.
The planet grew through the process of accretion, gradually accumulating dust and gas.
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(law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
(
accretion
)
(law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
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(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
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accretion
)
(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
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(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
(
accretion
)
(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
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(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
(
accretion
)
(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
Accretion processes have led to the formation of many celestial bodies in our solar system.
Accretion processes have led to the formation of many celestial bodies in our solar system.
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Something contributing to growth or increase
(
accretion
)
something contributing to growth or increase
He scraped away the accretions of paint
he scraped away the accretions of paint
The central city surrounded by recent accretions
the central city surrounded by recent accretions
ozonosphere
ozonosphere /ˈoʊzoʊnˌosfɪr/
noun
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A layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun
(
ozone layer
, ozonosphere
)
a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun
The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation
The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation
