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 phenylic acid phenylic acid /fɪˈnɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/

noun

  1. A toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally  ( carbolic acid , hydroxybenzene , oxybenzene , phenol , phenylic acid , carbolic )
    a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally


 family planning family planning /ˈfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/

noun

  1. () Limiting the number of children born  ( birth prevention , family planning , birth control )
    limiting the number of children born
       Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.
    Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.


 Iphigenia Iphigenia /ɪˌfɪdʒɪˈniːə/

noun

  1. (Greek mythology) the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon; Agamemnon was obliged to offer her as a sacrifice to Artemis when the Greek fleet was becalmed on its way to Troy; Artemis rescued her and she later became a priestess  ( Iphigenia )
    (Greek mythology) the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon; Agamemnon was obliged to offer her as a sacrifice to Artemis when the Greek fleet was becalmed on its way to Troy; Artemis rescued her and she later became a priestess
      Fate shifted for Iphigenia when Artemis intervened during her sacrifice.
    Fate shifted for Iphigenia when Artemis intervened during her sacrifice.


 embroidery embroidery /ɛmˈbrɔɪdɝi/

noun

  1. Decorative needlework  ( embroidery , fancywork )
    decorative needlework
  2. Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail  ( embellishment , embroidery )
    elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
      The mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
    the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings


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