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 dissymmetry dissymmetry /dɪˈsɪmətri/

noun

  1. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry  ( dissymmetry , imbalance , asymmetry )
    (mathematics) a lack of symmetry


 hang glider hang glider /hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdər/

noun

  1. A glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height  ( hang glider )
    a glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height
      The thrill-seeker soared over the valley using a hang glider.
    The thrill-seeker soared over the valley using a hang glider.
  2. A rider of a hang glider  ( hang glider )
    a rider of a hang glider
      The hang glider soared gracefully over the cliffs, enjoying the stunning views below.
    The hang glider soared gracefully over the cliffs, enjoying the stunning views below.


 astatic coils astatic coils /əˈstætɪk kɔɪlz/

noun

  1. An arrangement of coils used in sensitive electrical instruments; the coils are arranged to give zero resultant external magnetic field when a current passes through them and to have zero electromotive force induced in them by an external magnetic field  ( astatic coils )
    an arrangement of coils used in sensitive electrical instruments; the coils are arranged to give zero resultant external magnetic field when a current passes through them and to have zero electromotive force induced in them by an external magnetic field
      The scientist used astatic coils in the experiment to ensure there was no interference from external magnetic fields.
    The scientist used astatic coils in the experiment to ensure there was no interference from external magnetic fields.


 Cyprinus carpio Cyprinus carpio /sɪˈpraɪnəs ˈkɑːrpioʊ/

noun

  1. Large Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia; inhabits ponds and sluggish streams and often raised for food; introduced into United States where it has become a pest  ( Cyprinus carpio , domestic carp )
    large Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia; inhabits ponds and sluggish streams and often raised for food; introduced into United States where it has become a pest


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