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double glazing
double glazing /ˈdʌbəl ˈgleɪzɪŋ/
noun
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A window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window
(
double glazing
)
a window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window
We upgraded to double glazing to keep our home warmer in the winter and reduce noise.
We upgraded to double glazing to keep our home warmer in the winter and reduce noise.
heat-seeking missile
heat-seeking missile /hiːtˈsiːkɪŋ ˈmɪsəl/
noun
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A missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine)
(
heat-seeking missile
)
a missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine)
The heat-seeking missile targeted the enemy jet's engines.
The heat-seeking missile targeted the enemy jet's engines.
Australian honeysuckle
Australian honeysuckle /ɔːˈstreɪliən ˈhʌniˌsʌkəl/
noun
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Shrubby tree with silky foliage and spikes of cylindrical yellow nectarous flowers
(
Australian honeysuckle
, Banksia integrifolia
, coast banksia
, honeysuckle
)
shrubby tree with silky foliage and spikes of cylindrical yellow nectarous flowers
de-Nazification
de-Nazification /diːˌnætsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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Social process of removing Nazis from official positions and giving up any allegiance to Nazism
(
de-Nazification
, denazification
)
social process of removing Nazis from official positions and giving up any allegiance to Nazism
Denazification was a slow process
denazification was a slow process
