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nuclear chemist
nuclear chemist
/ˈnjuːkliər ˈkɛmɪst/
noun
A chemist who specializes in nuclear chemistry
(
nuclear chemist
,
radiochemist
)
a chemist who specializes in nuclear chemistry
double-hung window
double-hung window
/ˈdʌbəlˈhʌŋ ˈwɪndoʊ/
noun
A window having two sashes that slide up and down
(
double-hung window
)
a window having two sashes that slide up and down
I love the double-hung window in my room because it provides excellent ventilation.
I love the double-hung window in my room because it provides excellent ventilation.
heavy weapon
heavy weapon
/ˈhɛvi ˈwɛpən/
noun
Large but transportable armament
(
heavy weapon
,
ordnance
,
artillery
,
gun
)
large but transportable armament
The artillery fired rounds into the enemy's territory.
The artillery fired rounds into the enemy's territory.
authoritarian
authoritarian
/əˌθɔrəˈtɛriːən/
adjective
(
)
Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
(
autocratic
,
despotic
,
dictatorial
,
authoritarian
,
tyrannic
,
tyrannical
)
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
An authoritarian regime
an authoritarian regime
Autocratic government
autocratic government
Despotic rulers
despotic rulers
A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
A tyrannical government
a tyrannical government
Expecting unquestioning obedience
(
authoritarian
,
dictatorial
,
overbearing
)
expecting unquestioning obedience
The timid child of authoritarian parents
the timid child of authoritarian parents
Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
noun
A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
(
authoritarian
,
dictator
)
a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
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