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sprig
sprig /sprɪg/
noun
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An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
(
sprig
)
an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
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A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
(
branchlet
, sprig
, twig
)
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
acetylsalicylic acid
acetylsalicylic acid /əˌsɛtəlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/
noun
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The acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
(
acetylsalicylic acid
, Bayer
, Empirin
, aspirin
, St. Joseph
)
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
After a long day, she took an aspirin to alleviate her headache.
After a long day, she took an aspirin to alleviate her headache.
packet
packet /ˈpækɪt/
noun
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(
)
A collection of things wrapped or boxed together
(
parcel
, package
, bundle
, packet
)
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
The chips came in a packet that had been opened
The chips came in a packet that had been opened
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A boat for carrying mail
(
mail boat
, mailboat
, packet
, packet boat
)
a boat for carrying mail
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A small package or bundle
(
packet
)
a small package or bundle
She handed him a packet of documents to review.
She handed him a packet of documents to review.
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(computing) a message or message fragment
(
packet
)
(computing) a message or message fragment
enzyme
enzyme /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/
noun
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()
Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
(
enzyme
)
any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
The enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
The enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
