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Adrian
Adrian /ˈeɪdriən/
noun
-
English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
(
Adrian
, Baron Adrian
, Edgar Douglas Adrian
)
English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
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Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
(
Adrian
, Hadrian
, Publius Aelius Hadrianus
)
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
paramagnetism
paramagnetism /ˌpærəˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
noun
-
Materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed
(
paramagnetism
)
materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed
Aluminum exhibits paramagnetism when exposed to a magnetic field.
Aluminum exhibits paramagnetism when exposed to a magnetic field.
impoverishment
impoverishment /ˌɪmˈpɑːvrɪʃmənt/
noun
-
The act of making someone poor
(
impoverishment
, pauperisation
[British] , pauperization
)
the act of making someone poor
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The state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
(
impoverishment
, poorness
, immiseration
, poverty
, immiserisation
[British] , immiserization
)
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
The community rallied together to combat poverty in their neighborhood.
The community rallied together to combat poverty in their neighborhood.
blessing
blessing /ˈblɛsɪŋ/
noun
-
(
)
The formal act of approving
(
approving
, blessing
, approval
)
the formal act of approving
He gave the project his blessing
he gave the project his blessing
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person
his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
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The act of praying for divine protection
(
blessing
, benediction
)
the act of praying for divine protection
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A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
(
benediction
, blessing
)
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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A short prayer of thanks before a meal
(
blessing
, grace
, thanksgiving
)
a short prayer of thanks before a meal
Their youngest son said grace
their youngest son said grace
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A desirable state
(
blessing
, boon
)
a desirable state
Enjoy the blessings of peace
enjoy the blessings of peace
A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors