Fulica americana Fulica americana /fuːˈlɪkə əˈmɛrɪkænə/

noun

1. A coot found in North America  ( American coot , Fulica americana , marsh hen , mud hen , water hen )
   a coot found in North America
   
   

 law of constant proportion law of constant proportion /lɔː ɒv ˈkɒnstənt prəˈpɔːrʃən/

noun

1. (chemistry) law stating that every pure substance always contains the same elements combined in the same proportions by weight  ( law of constant proportion , law of definite proportions )
   (chemistry) law stating that every pure substance always contains the same elements combined in the same proportions by weight
   
   

 change of life change of life /ˈtʃeɪndʒ ʌv ˈlaɪf/

noun

1. The time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends  ( change of life , climacteric , menopause )
   the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
   
   

 fast food fast food /fæst fuːd/

noun

1. Inexpensive food (hamburgers, chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly  ( fast food )
   inexpensive food (hamburgers, chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly
    Fast food restaurants are known for their quick service and affordable prices
   Fast food restaurants are known for their quick service and affordable prices