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 zamia zamia /ˈzæmiə/

noun

  1. Any of various cycads of the genus Zamia; among the smallest and most verdant cycads  ( zamia )
    any of various cycads of the genus Zamia; among the smallest and most verdant cycads


 electric lamp electric lamp /ɪˈlɛktrɪk læmp/

noun

  1. A lamp powered by electricity  ( electric lamp )
    a lamp powered by electricity
     He turned on the electric lamp to read his book in the dim evening light.
    He turned on the electric lamp to read his book in the dim evening light.


 hostel hostel /ˈhɑːstəl/

noun

  1. Inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips)  ( hostel , student lodging , youth hostel )
    inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips)
  2. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers  ( auberge , hostel , lodge , hostelry , inn )
    a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
     The weary travelers found a cozy inn to rest for the night.
    The weary travelers found a cozy inn to rest for the night.


 dimethyl ketone dimethyl ketone /daɪˈmiːθaɪl ˈkiːtoʊn/

noun

  1. The simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics  ( dimethyl ketone , propanone , acetone )
    the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
      Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.
    Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.