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abscess
abscess /ˈæbsɛs/
noun
-
(
)
Symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
(
abscess
)
symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
The doctor drained the abscess to alleviate the patient's pain.
The doctor drained the abscess to alleviate the patient's pain.
overexploitation
overexploitation /ˌoʊvərˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
-
Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
(
overexploitation
, overuse
, overutilisation
[British] , overutilization
)
exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
short-toed eagle
short-toed eagle /ˈʃɔːrtˌtoʊd ˈiːɡəl/
noun
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Any of numerous large Old World hawks intermediate in some respects between typical hawks and typical eagles
(
harrier eagle
, short-toed eagle
)
any of numerous large Old World hawks intermediate in some respects between typical hawks and typical eagles
hygroscope
hygroscope /ˈhaɪɡrəˌskoʊp/
noun
-
Hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere
(
hygroscope
)
hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere
The scientist used a hygroscope to study the variations in atmospheric humidity.
The scientist used a hygroscope to study the variations in atmospheric humidity.
