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abseil
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condensation pump
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cross out
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direct electric current
direct electric current /dɪˈrɛkt ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkʌrənt/
noun
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An electric current that flows in one direction steadily
(
direct electric current
, DC
, direct current
)
an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
A direct current is used in many electronic devices like mobile phones
A direct current is used in many electronic devices like mobile phones
tenter
tenter /ˈtɛntər/
noun
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A framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
(
tenter
)
a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
The woolen cloth was stretched on a tenter to dry evenly.
The woolen cloth was stretched on a tenter to dry evenly.
arterial blood vessel
arterial blood vessel /ɑːrˈtɪəriəl blʌd ˈvɛsəl/
noun
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A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
(
arteria
, arterial blood vessel
, artery
)
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up
The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up
polythene
polythene /ˈpɒlɪθiːn/
noun
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[British]
A lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
(
polythene
[British] , polyethylene
)
a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
The packaging was made of polyethylene to keep the contents safe.
The packaging was made of polyethylene to keep the contents safe.
