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 Gemini Gemini /ˈdʒɛməˌniː/

noun

  1. The third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20  ( Gemini , Gemini the Twins , Twins )
    the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
  2. A zodiacal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic  ( Gemini )
    a zodiacal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic
      Twins often jokingly attribute their dual personalities to being born under the Gemini constellation.
    Twins often jokingly attribute their dual personalities to being born under the Gemini constellation.
  3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini  ( Gemini , Twin )
    (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini


 Ptilonorhynchus violaceus Ptilonorhynchus violaceus /ˌtɪlənoʊˈrɪŋkəs vaɪəˈleɪsiəs/

noun

  1. Of southeast Australia; male is glossy violet blue; female is light grey-green  ( Ptilonorhynchus violaceus , satin bird , satin bowerbird )
    of southeast Australia; male is glossy violet blue; female is light grey-green


 barium sulphate barium sulphate /ˈbæriəm ˈsʌlfeɪt/

noun

  1. A white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium  ( barite , barium sulphate , barytes , heavy spar )
    a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
  2. A white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment  ( barium sulfate , barium sulphate , blanc fixe )
    a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment


 transmission transmission /trænzˈmɪʃən/

noun

  1. () The act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted  ( transmittal , transmitting , transmission )
    the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
       The radio station ensured the clear transmission of their broadcast.
    The radio station ensured the clear transmission of their broadcast.
  2. () Communication by means of transmitted signals  ( transmission )
    communication by means of transmitted signals
  3. The gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle  ( transmission , transmission system )
    the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
      The car's transmission was slipping, causing it to lose power while driving
    The car's transmission was slipping, causing it to lose power while driving
  4. An incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted  ( contagion , infection , transmission )
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  5. The fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance  ( transmission , transmittance )
    the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance


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