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catechu catechu /ˈkætɪʃuː/

noun

East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu ( Acacia catechu , catechu , Jerusalem thorn )
East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
Extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally ( black catechu , catechu )
extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally

laboratory bench laboratory bench /ləˈbɔːrətɔːri bɛntʃ/

noun

A workbench in a laboratory ( lab bench , laboratory bench )
a workbench in a laboratory

subtracter subtracter /səbˈtræktər/

noun

A machine that subtracts numbers ( subtracter )
a machine that subtracts numbers
For this math operation, the machine uses a subtracter to get the result.
For this math operation, the machine uses a subtracter to get the result.
A person who subtracts numbers ( subtracter )
a person who subtracts numbers

powder compact powder compact /ˈpaʊdər kəmˈpækt/

noun

A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse ( powder compact , compact )
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
My compact mirror is always with me to touch up my makeup throughout the day
My compact mirror is always with me to touch up my makeup throughout the day

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