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longan
longan /ˈlɑːŋgən/
noun
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Tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium
(
Dimocarpus longan
, Euphorbia litchi
, longan
, longanberry
, lungen
, Nephelium longana
)
tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium
cloning
cloning /ˈkloʊnɪŋ/
noun
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A general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene, organism or cell)
(
cloning
)
a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene, organism or cell)
The concept of cloning has been a topic of debate and intrigue for decades.
The concept of cloning has been a topic of debate and intrigue for decades.
force pump
force pump /fɔːrs pʌmp/
noun
-
Pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure
(
force pump
)
pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure
The garden used a force pump to ensure water reached the elevated plants.
The garden used a force pump to ensure water reached the elevated plants.
wild cabbage
wild cabbage /ˈwaɪld ˈkæbɪdʒ/
noun
-
Wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe
(
Brassica oleracea
, wild cabbage
)
wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe
