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sphincter
sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktər/
noun
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A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
(
anatomical sphincter
, sphincter
, sphincter muscle
)
a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
ABM
ABM /ˌeɪbiːˈɛm/
noun
-
A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
(
ABM
, antiballistic missile
)
a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs
the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs
ovalbumin
ovalbumin /oʊˈvælbjʊmɪn/
noun
-
The white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
(
albumen
, egg white
, ovalbumin
, white
)
the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
She separated the whites from the yolks of several eggs
she separated the whites from the yolks of several eggs
enchantment
enchantment /ɛnˈtʃæntmənt/
noun
-
(
)
A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
(
captivation
, enthrallment
[ N. American] , fascination
, enchantment
, enthralment
[Canadian, British] )
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
-
A magical spell
(
bewitchment
, enchantment
)
a magical spell
-
A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
(
enchantment
, spell
, trance
)
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
The hypnotist put the subject into a deep trance.
The hypnotist put the subject into a deep trance.
