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plumule
plumule /ˈpluːmjuːl/
noun
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Down feather of young birds; persists in some adult birds
(
plumule
)
down feather of young birds; persists in some adult birds
The bird's plumule was soft to touch, indicating its young age.
The bird's plumule was soft to touch, indicating its young age.
fission
fission /ˈfɪʃən/
noun
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A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
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fission
, nuclear fission
)
a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
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Reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts
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fission
)
reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts
canteen
canteen /kænˈtiːn/
noun
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(
)
A flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
(
canteen
)
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
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Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
(
canteen
)
restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
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A recreation room in an institution
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canteen
)
a recreation room in an institution
The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
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A restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
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canteen
, mobile canteen
)
a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
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Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.
(
canteen
)
sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.
The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.
The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.
sand shark
sand shark /sænd ʃɑrk/
noun
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Shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers
(
Carcharias taurus
, Odontaspis taurus
, sand shark
, sand tiger
)
shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers
