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sandstorm
sandstorm /ˈsændˌstɔrm/
noun
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A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
(
dust storm
, duster
[American] , sandstorm
, sirocco
, scirocco
)
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
It was the kind of duster not experienced in years
it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
happenstance
happenstance /ˈhæpənˌstæns/
noun
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An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
(
happenstance
, coincidence
)
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
It was a coincidence that they ran into each other at the airport.
It was a coincidence that they ran into each other at the airport.
cytologist
cytologist /saɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/
noun
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A biologist who studies the structure and function of cells
(
cytologist
)
a biologist who studies the structure and function of cells
The cytologist examined cell samples to check for any abnormalities.
The cytologist examined cell samples to check for any abnormalities.
substation
substation /ˈsʌbˌsteɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
A subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network
(
substation
)
a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network
The power outage was traced back to a malfunctioning substation.
The power outage was traced back to a malfunctioning substation.
