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stratigraphy
stratigraphy /strəˈtɪgrəfi/
noun
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The branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata
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stratigraphy
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the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata
Stratigraphy has provided essential insights into Earth's history by examining rock layers.
Stratigraphy has provided essential insights into Earth's history by examining rock layers.
alb
alb /ˈælb/
noun
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A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
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alb
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a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
The priest wore an alb during the liturgical ceremony, signifying purity.
The priest wore an alb during the liturgical ceremony, signifying purity.
pectin
pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/
noun
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Any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams
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pectin
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any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams
The chef added pectin to the mixture, ensuring the fruit jelly set perfectly.
The chef added pectin to the mixture, ensuring the fruit jelly set perfectly.
exploration
exploration /ˌɛksplɔˈreɪʃən/
noun
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To travel for the purpose of discovery
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geographic expedition
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to travel for the purpose of discovery
The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
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A careful systematic search
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exploration
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a careful systematic search
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A systematic consideration
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exploration
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a systematic consideration
He called for a careful exploration of the consequences
he called for a careful exploration of the consequences