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abiogenesis abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

noun

A hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter ( abiogenesis , autogenesis , autogeny , spontaneous generation )
a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter

outwork outwork /ˈaʊtwɝk/

noun

Subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area ( outwork )
subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
The outworks of the castle
the outworks of the castle

shogunate shogunate /ˈʃoʊɡəˌneɪt/

noun

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution, laws or opposition etc.) ( absolutism , authoritarianism , Caesarism , despotism , monocracy , one-man rule , shogunate , Stalinism , totalitarianism , dictatorship , tyranny )
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution, laws or opposition etc.)

hydrochloric acid hydrochloric acid /ˌhaɪdrəˈklɔːrɪk ˈæsɪd/

noun

An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid ( chlorohydric acid , hydrochloric acid )
an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid

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