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scute
scute /skjuːt/
noun
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Large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
(
scute
)
large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
The biologist explained that the scute on the turtle's shell provided protection against predators.
The biologist explained that the scute on the turtle's shell provided protection against predators.
cathode
cathode /ˈkæˌθoʊd/
noun
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(
)
A negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
(
kathode
[Archaic] , cathode
)
a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
The cathode is the negative electrode in an electrical circuit.
The cathode is the negative electrode in an electrical circuit.
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The positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current
(
cathode
, kathode
[Archaic] )
the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current
lacewing
lacewing /ˈleɪswɪŋ/
noun
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Any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
(
lacewing
, lacewing fly
)
any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
foul-weather gear
foul-weather gear /faʊl-ˈwɛðər ɡɪr/
noun
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Protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
(
foul-weather gear
)
protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
She put on her foul-weather gear before heading out into the storm.
She put on her foul-weather gear before heading out into the storm.
