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 neutron bomb neutron bomb /ˈnuːtrɒn bɒm/

noun

  1. () Atom bomb that produces lethal neutrons with less blast  ( neutron bomb )
    atom bomb that produces lethal neutrons with less blast
      The dangers of the neutron bomb were discussed in the international disarmament conference.
    The dangers of the neutron bomb were discussed in the international disarmament conference.


 dipteran dipteran /ˈdɪptərən/

noun

  1. Insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking, lapping or piercing  ( dipteran , dipteron , dipterous insect , two-winged insects )
    insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking, lapping or piercing


 tenseness tenseness /ˈtɛnsnəs/

noun

  1. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense  ( tenseness , stress , tension )
    (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
      He suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
    he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
      Stress is a vasoconstrictor
    stress is a vasoconstrictor
  2. The physical condition of being stretched or strained  ( tautness , tenseness , tensity , tension )
    the physical condition of being stretched or strained
      It places great tension on the leg muscles
    it places great tension on the leg muscles
      He could feel the tenseness of her body
    he could feel the tenseness of her body


 arterial blood vessel arterial blood vessel /ɑːrˈtɪəriəl blʌd ˈvɛsəl/

noun

  1. A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body  ( arteria , arterial blood vessel , artery )
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
      The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up
    The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up


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