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Krakatau
Krakatau
/krəˈkɑːtɔː/
noun
A small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history
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Krakatao
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Krakatau
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Krakatoa
)
a small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history
Postum
Postum
/ˈpoʊstəm/
noun
Trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains
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Postum
)
trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains
I tried Postum as a coffee alternative, and it had a unique roasted flavor.
I tried Postum as a coffee alternative, and it had a unique roasted flavor.
assayer
assayer
/æˈseɪɝ/
noun
An analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
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assayer
)
an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
The gold prospector relied on a skilled assayer to determine the purity of his findings.
The gold prospector relied on a skilled assayer to determine the purity of his findings.
Theophrastus
Theophrastus
/θiːˈɒfræstəs/
noun
Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)
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Theophrastus
)
Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)
After Aristotle, Theophrastus led the Peripatetics and expanded on his teacher's teachings.
After Aristotle, Theophrastus led the Peripatetics and expanded on his teacher's teachings.
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