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tropical zone
tropical zone /ˈtrɒpɪkəl zoʊn/
noun
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The part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
(
Torrid Zone
, tropical zone
, tropics
)
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
The tropics are regions located near the Equator that are known for their warm climate
The tropics are regions located near the Equator that are known for their warm climate
electoral college
electoral college /ɪˈlɛktərəl ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
noun
-
[American]
The body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice president
(
electoral college
[American] )
the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice president
The president was elected by the electoral college.
The president was elected by the electoral college.
breccia
breccia /ˈbrɛkiə/
noun
-
A rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand
(
breccia
)
a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand
The geologist studied the breccia sample, noting the sharp fragments embedded in its matrix.
The geologist studied the breccia sample, noting the sharp fragments embedded in its matrix.
intermixture
intermixture /ˌɪntərˈmɪkʃə/
noun
-
The act of mixing together
(
admixture
, commixture
, intermixture
, mix
, mixing
, mixture
)
the act of mixing together
Paste made by a mix of flour and water
paste made by a mix of flour and water
The mixing of sound channels in the recording studio
the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio
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An additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base
(
admixture
, intermixture
)
an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base
The growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure
the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure
A large intermixture of sand
a large intermixture of sand
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Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
(
concoction
, intermixture
, mixture
)
any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
He volunteered to taste her latest concoction
he volunteered to taste her latest concoction
He drank a mixture of beer and lemonade
he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade
