the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Swaziland; equal to 100 cents


formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi


oewn-British_pound-n oewn-pound-n oewn-British_pound_sterling-n oewn-pound_sterling-n oewn-quid-n

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence


100 lisente equal 1 loti in Lesotho; one sente is worth one-hundredth of a loti


oewn-mark-n oewn-German_mark-n oewn-Deutsche_Mark-n oewn-Deutschmark-n

formerly the basic unit of money in Germany


100 pfennigs formerly equaled 1 Deutsche Mark in Germany


formerly the basic unit of money in Finland


100 pennia formerly equaled 1 markka in Finland


the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos


formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos


the basic unit of money in Bolivia; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Chile; equal to 100 centesimos


the basic unit of money in Colombia; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in the Dominican Republic; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Mexico; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in the Philippines; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos


the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents


a Cypriot monetary unit equal to one thousandth of a pound


the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters


a fractional monetary unit in Egypt and Lebanon and Sudan and Syria


a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound


oewn-Irish_pound-n oewn-Irish_punt-n oewn-punt-n-1 oewn-pound-n

formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence


the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters


the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters


the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters


the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 fils


100 Yemeni fils are worth one Yemeni rial


the basic unit of money in Cambodia; equal to 100 sen


the basic unit of money in Malaysia; equal to 100 sen


the basic unit of money in India; equal to 100 paise


a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan


the basic unit of money in Pakistan; equal to 100 paisa


a former copper coin of Pakistan and India


the basic unit of money in Mauritius; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Nepal; equal to 100 paisa


the basic unit of money in Seychelles; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Indonesia; equal to 100 sen


formerly the basic unit of money in Austria


100 groschen equal 1 schilling in Austria


the basic unit of money in Kenya; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Somalia; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents


the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos


the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisa


the basic unit of money in Western Samoa


the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen


the monetary unit in the People's Republic of China


oewn-standard_atmosphere-n oewn-atmosphere-n oewn-atm-n oewn-standard_pressure-n

a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade


a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter


a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli


a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to one thousandth of a bar

atmospheric pressure at sea level is 1013 millibars


(meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter

unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per square centimeter


the absolute unit of pressure equal to one dyne per square centimeter


a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch


a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing


since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a `mutton quad'


a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em


space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising


an advertising measure; one agate line appearing in one million copies of a publication


a unit of measurement for advertising space


the number of lines in a piece of printed material


a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels


a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity


a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold


a unit of traffic intensity in a telephone system


a unit of temperature on a specified scale

the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature


a unit of temperature equal to one-thousandth of a degree


a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature


a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature


the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


a unit of temperature on the Rankine scale


a unit used in estimating fuel requirements for heating a building


a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second


unit of mass for expressing masses of atoms or molecules


the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus


a system of units used to express the weight of something


a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)


any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights


a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains


any of the unit of the troy system of weights


any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces


a decimal unit of weight based on the gram


a unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries


any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams)


the weight of a liter of hydrogen (at 0 centigrade and 760 millimeters pressure)


the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds


a unit of weight used in Asia; has different values in different countries

the official maund in India is 82.6 pounds avoirdupois


a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram


a Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds


a unit of weight used in some parts of Asia; approximately equal to 133 pounds (the load a grown man can carry)


a Russian unit of weight equal to approximately 36 pounds


a unit of weight used in some Muslim countries near the Mediterranean; varies between one and five pounds


a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms


a unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces


a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds


a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)


1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams


a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams


he got a hernia when he tried to lift 100 pounds


a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy


an avoirdupois unit used to measure the weight of a human body; equal to 14 pounds

a heavy chap who must have weighed more than twenty stone


a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)


a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds


oewn-hundredweight-n oewn-cwt-n oewn-short_hundredweight-n oewn-centner-n oewn-cental-n oewn-quintal-n

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds


a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds


a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds


1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams


a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains


a unit of apothecary weight equal to 24 grains


a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains


a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound


an apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces or 373.242 grams


a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat


a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg


oewn-gram-n oewn-gramme-n oewn-gm-n oewn-g-n

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram


the quantity of an element whose weight in grams is numerically equal to the atomic weight of the element


the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


oewn-dekagram-n oewn-decagram-n oewn-dkg-n oewn-dag-n


one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


in some European countries: a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms


oewn-hundredweight-n oewn-metric_hundredweight-n oewn-doppelzentner-n oewn-centner-n

a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms in the metric system


oewn-metric_ton-n oewn-MT-n oewn-tonne-n oewn-t-n

a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms


a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter


a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt


a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second


unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure


oewn-Calorie-n oewn-kilogram_calorie-n oewn-kilocalorie-n oewn-large_calorie-n oewn-nutritionist-ap-s_calorie-n

a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food


a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at one atmosphere pressure; equivalent to 251.997 calories


a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units


a unit of energy equal to the power of one watt operating for one hour


oewn-kilowatt_hour-n oewn-kW-hr-n oewn-Board_of_Trade_unit-n oewn-B.T.U.-n

a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour


a unit of work equal to a force of one pound moving through a distance of one foot


a unit of work equal to a force of one poundal moving through a distance of one foot


a unit of work equal to the work done by one horsepower in one hour


a unit of work equal to the work done by a one kilogram force operating through a distance of one meter


the number 1 and any other number obtained by adding 1 to it repeatedly


any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero

an integer is a number that is not a fraction


a number that is added to another number (the augend)


a number to which another number (the addend) is added


the number from which the subtrahend is subtracted


the number to be subtracted from the minuend


the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend


oewn-complex_number-n oewn-complex_quantity-n oewn-imaginary_number-n oewn-imaginary-n

(mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1


either of two complex numbers whose real parts are identical and whose imaginary parts differ only in sign


an imaginary number of the form a+bi where a is 0


the part of a complex number that has the square root of -1 as a factor


a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number


an irrational number that is not algebraic


root of an algebraic equation with rational coefficients


oewn-biquadrate-n oewn-biquadratic-n oewn-quartic-n oewn-fourth_power-n

an algebraic equation or function of the fourth degree


(mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity


a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number


a number that when multiplied by itself equals a given number


a number that when multiplied three times equals a given number


a number to be divided by another number


the number by which a dividend is divided


one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer


the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor


the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied


the number that is multiplied by the multiplier


a number used as a multiplier in scaling


the ratio of the simulation time to the time of the real process


the average number of binary digits needed to express one radix digit in a numeration system that is not binary; on the average a number that can be expressed in N decimal digits takes 3.3N binary digits


an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity


an integer that is not an exact divisor of some quantity


an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly


the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers


an integer that is a multiple of two or more other integers


an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions


an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers


a fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator


a fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator


a fraction with fractions in the numerator or denominator


a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10


a decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely


a fraction whose numerator is an integer and whose denominator is an integer plus a fraction whose numerator is an integer and whose denominator is an integer plus a fraction and so on


one of two equal parts of a divisible whole


one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement


two of three equal parts of a divisible whole


oewn-one-fourth-n oewn-fourth-n oewn-one-quarter-n oewn-quarter-n oewn-fourth_part-n oewn-twenty-five_percent-n oewn-quartern-n


oewn-one-fifth-n oewn-fifth-n oewn-fifth_part-n oewn-twenty_percent-n


oewn-one-tenth-n oewn-tenth-n oewn-tenth_part-n oewn-ten_percent-n

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts


oewn-one-twelfth-n oewn-twelfth-n oewn-twelfth_part-n oewn-duodecimal-n


one part in a hundred thousand equal parts


one part in a hundred million equal parts


oewn-nothing-n oewn-nil-n oewn-nix-n oewn-nada-n oewn-null-n oewn-aught-n oewn-cipher-n oewn-cypher-n oewn-goose_egg-n oewn-naught-n oewn-zero-n oewn-zilch-n oewn-zip-n oewn-zippo-n

a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential

it looked like nothing I had ever seen before


(Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ)


oewn-bugger_all-n oewn-fuck_all-n oewn-Fanny_Adams-n oewn-sweet_Fanny_Adams-n

I asked for a raise and they gave me bugger-all


one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration


a digit from 0 to 11 in duodecimal notation


a digit from 0 to 15 in hexadecimal notation


any digit of a number that is known with certainty; any digit of a number beginning with the leftmost non-zero digit and ending with the rightmost non-zero digit (or a zero considered to be the exact value)

he calculated the answer to four significant figures


oewn-zero-n oewn-0-n oewn-nought-n oewn-cipher-n oewn-cypher-n

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number


oewn-one-n oewn-1-n oewn-I-n oewn-ace-n oewn-single-n oewn-unity-n

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it


a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive


a single object (as distinguished from a pair)


oewn-two-n oewn-2-n oewn-II-n oewn-deuce-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number


expressions used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot


oewn-couple-n oewn-pair-n oewn-twosome-n oewn-twain-n oewn-brace-n oewn-span-n oewn-yoke-n oewn-couplet-n oewn-distich-n oewn-duo-n oewn-duet-n oewn-dyad-n oewn-duad-n


(bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player


oewn-three-n oewn-3-n oewn-III-n oewn-trio-n oewn-threesome-n oewn-tierce-n oewn-leash-n oewn-troika-n oewn-triad-n oewn-trine-n oewn-trinity-n oewn-ternary-n oewn-ternion-n oewn-triplet-n oewn-tercet-n oewn-terzetto-n oewn-trey-n oewn-deuce-ace-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one


oewn-four-n oewn-4-n oewn-IV-n oewn-tetrad-n oewn-quatern-n oewn-quaternion-n oewn-quaternary-n oewn-quaternity-n oewn-quartet-n oewn-quadruplet-n oewn-foursome-n oewn-Little_Joe-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one


oewn-five-n oewn-5-n oewn-V-n oewn-cinque-n oewn-quint-n oewn-quintet-n oewn-fivesome-n oewn-quintuplet-n oewn-pentad-n oewn-fin-n oewn-Phoebe-n oewn-Little_Phoebe-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one


oewn-six-n oewn-6-n oewn-VI-n oewn-sixer-n oewn-sise-n oewn-Captain_Hicks-n oewn-half_a_dozen-n oewn-sextet-n oewn-sestet-n oewn-sextuplet-n oewn-hexad-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one


oewn-seven-n oewn-7-n oewn-VII-n oewn-sevener-n oewn-heptad-n oewn-septet-n oewn-septenary-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one


oewn-eight-n oewn-8-n oewn-VIII-n oewn-eighter-n oewn-eighter_from_Decatur-n oewn-octad-n oewn-ogdoad-n oewn-octonary-n oewn-octet-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one


oewn-nine-n oewn-9-n oewn-IX-n oewn-niner-n oewn-Nina_from_Carolina-n oewn-ennead-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one


oewn-ten-n oewn-10-n oewn-X-n oewn-tenner-n oewn-decade-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system


the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one


oewn-twelve-n oewn-12-n oewn-XII-n oewn-dozen-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one


(usually plural) an expression used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing six spots


oewn-thirteen-n oewn-13-n oewn-XIII-n oewn-baker-ap-s_dozen-n oewn-long_dozen-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one


oewn-twenty-four-n oewn-24-n oewn-XXIV-n oewn-two_dozen-n

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one


the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven


the cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight


oewn-eighty-n oewn-80-n oewn-LXXX-n oewn-fourscore-n

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine


oewn-hundred-n oewn-100-n oewn-C-n oewn-century-n oewn-one_C-n


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and twelve


the cardinal number that is the product of one hundred and five


oewn-thousand-n oewn-one_thousand-n oewn-1000-n oewn-M-n oewn-K-n oewn-chiliad-n oewn-G-n oewn-grand-n oewn-thou-n oewn-yard-n

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100


a sum or aggregate of one thousand (especially one thousand years)


a cardinal number equal to one dozen gross


the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand


the cardinal number that is the fifth power of ten


oewn-million-n oewn-1000000-n oewn-one_thousand_thousand-n oewn-meg-n

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros


the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million


the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros


in England they call one thousand million a milliard


the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen


the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros

in England they call a trillion a billion


the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros in the UK

in England they call a quintillion a trillion


the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros


the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros in the UK

in England they call a septillion a quadrillion


the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros in the US


the number that is represented as a one followed by 21 zeros


the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros in the US


the number that is represented as a one followed by 27 zeros


the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...


the base of the natural system of logarithms; approximately equal to 2.718282...


there was an addition to property taxes this year


something contributing to growth or increase


the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person)


(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive

the capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes


(computer science) the usable capacity of a disk drive; the amount of space that is left after the sector headings and boundary definitions and timing information have been added by formatting the disk


(computer science) the total number of bytes on a disk including the space that will be required to format it


a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure


oewn-footstep-n oewn-pace-n oewn-step-n oewn-stride-n

he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig


the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing


an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude


the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

there are limits on the amount you can bet


the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity


the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)


a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated


the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of')

it was going to take in the region of two or three months to finish the job


the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation


the quantity of a crop that is harvested

he sent the first picking of berries to the market


(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions


the additional volume of air that the lungs can inhale and exhale when breathing to the limit of capacity in times of stress


the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)


an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude


he gave only a crumb of information about his plans


a small quantity of something moist or liquid


oewn-hair-ap-s-breadth-n oewn-hairsbreadth-n oewn-hair-n oewn-whisker-n


England still expects a modicum of eccentricity in its artists


a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly


a quantity of small objects flying through the air


oewn-shtik-n oewn-shtick-n oewn-schtik-n oewn-schtick-n


oewn-shtikl-n oewn-shtickl-n oewn-schtikl-n oewn-schtickl-n


the battalion was a mere skeleton of its former self


the quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks


the amount that a container (as a wine bottle or tank) lacks of being full


an amount needed to restore something to its former level


an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value


the quantity that can be contained in the arms


the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold


the quantity of cargo or the number of passengers that a bus can carry


the quantity that can be held in the hand


the quantity of information that a head will hold


the quantity that can be held in the lap


the quantity that can be held in the mouth


the quantity of tobacco that can be smoked in a pipe at one time


a quantity of alcoholic drink sufficient to make you drunk

someone had to drive me home last night because I had a skinful


a bottle containing half the usual amount


only a handful of responses were received


a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)


the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time


an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate


a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time

the system broke down under excessive loads


the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

the storm brought several inches of precipitation


oewn-jack-n oewn-doodly-squat-n oewn-diddly-squat-n oewn-diddlysquat-n oewn-diddly-shit-n oewn-diddlyshit-n oewn-diddly-n oewn-diddley-n oewn-squat-n oewn-shit-n


oewn-trace-n oewn-hint-n oewn-tint-n oewn-suggestion-n

he speaks French with a trace of an accent


a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger


oewn-shred-n oewn-scintilla-n oewn-whit-n oewn-iota-n oewn-tittle-n oewn-smidgen-n oewn-smidgeon-n oewn-smidgin-n oewn-smidge-n


a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time


oewn-touch-n oewn-hint-n oewn-tinge-n oewn-mite-n oewn-pinch-n oewn-jot-n oewn-speck-n oewn-soupcon-n


oewn-batch-n oewn-deal-n oewn-flock-n oewn-good_deal-n oewn-great_deal-n oewn-hatful-n oewn-heap-n oewn-lot-n oewn-mass-n oewn-mess-n oewn-mickle-n oewn-mint-n oewn-mountain-n oewn-muckle-n oewn-passel-n oewn-peck-n oewn-pile-n oewn-plenty-n oewn-pot-n oewn-quite_a_little-n oewn-raft-n oewn-sight-n oewn-slew-n oewn-spate-n oewn-stack-n oewn-tidy_sum-n oewn-wad-n

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent


oewn-battalion-n oewn-large_number-n oewn-multitude-n oewn-plurality-n oewn-pack-n


oewn-billyo-n oewn-billyoh-n oewn-billy-ho-n oewn-all_get_out-n

British say `it rained like billyo' where Americans say `it rained like all get out'


the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car


oewn-flood-n oewn-inundation-n oewn-deluge-n oewn-torrent-n


a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation


oewn-million-n oewn-billion-n oewn-trillion-n oewn-zillion-n oewn-jillion-n oewn-gazillion-n oewn-bazillion-n

a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)


anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume


he made a small fortune in the commodities market


an amount of something available for use


oewn-tons-n oewn-dozens-n oewn-heaps-n oewn-lots-n oewn-piles-n oewn-scores-n oewn-stacks-n oewn-loads-n oewn-rafts-n oewn-slews-n oewn-wads-n oewn-oodles-n oewn-gobs-n oewn-scads-n oewn-lashings-n


sufficient room for easy breathing or movement

moved to the country to find breathing room


vertical space available to allow easy passage under something


space sought for occupation by a nation whose population is expanding


there is plenty of parking behind the store


the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine


the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

the gas expanded to twice its original volume


mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water


the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons


the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation (usually tested with a spirometer); used to determine the condition of lung tissue


the number of inhabitants (either the total number or the number of a particular race or class) in a given place (country or city etc.)

people come and go, but the population of this town has remained approximately constant for the past decade


a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)


the minimum share of the vote which a political party requires to secure any representation.

The Free Democratic Party got only 4.8% of the votes so did not meet the 5% election threshold and did not win any directly elected seats.


a decimal multiple of the unit of surface area, the square metre, equal to 1,000,000 square meters.

The area enclosed by the walls of many European medieval cities were about one square kilometre.


a unit of measure used in freight transport which determines the transport of one tonne of goods by a transport mode over one kilometer.

A transport of 1250 kilograms over 90 kilometers equals 112,5 tonne-kilometers.


100 mL of liquor, drunk from a shot glass.

He ordered a double shot of vodka and swallowed it hastily.


one person's working time for a month, or the equivalent, used as a measure of how much work or labor is required or consumed to perform some task.


Calming music can improve milk yield, probably because it reduces stress and relaxes the cows in much the same way as it relaxes humans.


a unit of area measurement equivalent to 1 centimeter in length multiplied by 1 centimeter in width, where one centimeter equals 0.3937 inch.


a type of measure of a country's money supply.

There is no single "correct" measure of the money supply; instead, there are several measures, classified along a spectrum or continuum between narrow and broad monetary aggregates.


a unit representing the operation of one machine for 1 hour; used in the determination of costs and economics.

This engine right here has put a lot of machine-hours.


the minimum amount of classes a teacher has to conduct, as stated in his contract.


agricultural output of cultivars, measured in kilograms per 1 hectare.

The marketable yield of peppers has increased by 5%, as compared to last year.


the difference in level (depth) between two parts of a cave system, usually the highest and lowest known point.

Denivelation is always less than or equal to depth.


the amount of extract that grains of malt yield.

Quality malt is characterized by no less than 80% extractivity.


a meter in which the deflection of the pointer is proportional to the quantity measured.

We need 15 linear meters of this chain-link fence.


a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000000 watts operating for one hour.


the number of kilometres travelled by a vehicle.

I would expect this car to fall apart, given its kilometrage.


the highest possible amount for which an insurance company may be held accountable under a policy.


a measure of fuel consumption for vehicles, equal to the amout of liters of gasoline or diesel used to travel a distance of one hundred kilometers.

Liters per one hundred kilometers is considered to be a more accurate measure of a vehicle's performance because it is a linear relationship while fuel economy leads to distortions in efficiency improvements.


the maximum recommended load a crane can lift.

This rough terrain crane has a lift capacity of 60 tons.


(insurance) a limitation in an amount of loss coverage.


oewn-Hart-n oewn-hartley-n oewn-ban-n oewn-dit-n

a logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10.

The ban pre-dates Shannon's use of bit as a unit of information by at least eight years, and remains in use in the early 21st Century.


a unit of information, one tenth of a ban.

The deciban is a particularly useful unit for log-odds, notably as a measure of information in Bayes factors, odds ratios (ratio of odds, so log is difference of log-odds), or weights of evidence.


the quantity that a watering can will hold.


as much as a tray will hold; enough to fill a tray.


a 6-point printing type: a size smaller than minion.


a 36-point printing type: a size smaller than meridian.


a 32-point printing type: a size smaller than double great primer.


a Greek unit of length equal to one centimeter.

In Ancient Greece daktylos was approximately the length of a finger.


an Earth-based unit of length equal to 10000 kilometers.


monetary unit in the Republic of Macedonia.


the name of two currencies used in Africa which are guaranteed by the French treasury.

The value of the CFA franc has been widely criticized as being too high, which many economists believe favours the urban elite of the African countries, which can buy imported manufactured goods cheaply at the expense of farmers who cannot easily export agricultural products.


money (especially in the form of US dollars) obtained from narcotrafficking.


monetary unit in Somaliland, a self-declared independent state that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia.


monetary unit in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


the currency of eight independent states in West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Sénégal and Togo.

The Central African CFA franc is of equal value to the West African CFA franc, and is in circulation in several central African states.


the currency of six independent states in central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

In several west African states, the West African CFA franc, which is of equal value to the Central African CFA franc, is in circulation.


the basic unit of money in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.


the basic unit of money in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.


a measurement of radiation in relation to its ability to produce ionization.


the width and height of a typeface, measured in points.

When a point size of a font is specified, the font is scaled so that its em square has a side length of that particular length in points.


a unit of exposure to ionizing radiation, one thousandth of a roentgen.

The typical exposure to normal background radiation for a human being is about 200 milliroentgens per year, or about 23 microroentgens per hour.


oewn-universal_metre-n oewn-catholic_meter-n oewn-catholic_metre-n oewn-metro_cattolico-n oewn-universal_meter-n

a unit of length equivalent to the length of a free seconds pendulum; differs from the modern metre by half a centimetre, introduced by Tito Livio Burattini in 1675.


a unit of measure for the calculating speed of a computer equal to one billion floating point operations per second.


(computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system, equal to one quintillion floating-point operations a second.

Cray, Inc. announced in December 2009 a plan to build a 1 EFLOPS supercomputer before 2020.


(computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system, equal to one sextillion floating-point operations a second.

Erik P. DeBenedictis of Sandia National Laboratories theorizes that a zettaFLOPS (ZFLOPS) computer is required to accomplish full weather modeling of two week time span.


(computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system, equal to one septillion floating-point operations a second.


(computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system, equal to one quadrillion floating-point operations a second.


a measure of the strength of an explosion or a bomb based on how many trillion tons of TNT would be needed to produce the same energy.

The approximate energy released when the Chicxulub impact caused the mass extinction 66 million years ago was estimated to be equal to 100 teratons (i.e. 100 exagrams or approximately 220.462 quadrillion pounds) of TNT.


a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of one million electron volts.


a unit of weight equivalent to 1 billion tonnes.


a unit of area measurement equivalent to 1 millimeter in length multiplied by 1 millimeter in width.


a unit of area measurement equivalent to 1 fathom in length multiplied by 1 fathom in width; 1 fathom equals 6 feet.


points that express the amount of work load, awarded to students for completing a course, seminar, module etc.

One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits that are equivalent to 1500-1800 hours of study in all countries respective of standard or qualification type and is used to facilitate transfer and progression throughout the Union.


the difference between the assets and liabilities of a given insurance company (the amount of assets exceeding liabilities), regulated by law.


Did you register any change when I pressed the button?


perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles


I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon


We heard nothing from our son for five years


perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers


oewn-experience-v oewn-receive-v oewn-have-v oewn-get-v

go through (mental or physical states or experiences)


have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition

The patient does not tolerate the anti-inflammatory drugs we gave him


Martyrs may die every day for their faith


undergo or live through a difficult experience


cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to


expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol


They were shipwrecked in one of the mysteries at sea


expose or make accessible to some action or influence


expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage


oewn-sun-v oewn-insolate-v oewn-solarize-v oewn-solarise-v

expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun

insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble


As a child, I was overexposed to French movies


the photographic film was overexposed and there is no image


be careful not to solarize the photographic film


The film is underexposed, so the image is very dark


reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping it


make (an organism or substance) sensitive to the influence of radiant energy and especially light


oewn-numb-v oewn-benumb-v oewn-blunt-v oewn-dull-v


overcome as with astonishment or disbelief


make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation


She sensitized me with respect to gender differences in this traditional male-dominated society


cause (someone's) hair to stand on end and to have goosebumps


have one's hair stand on end and get goosebumps

I horripilate when I see violence on television


The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy


oewn-fellate-v oewn-suck-v oewn-blow-v oewn-go_down_on-v

provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation


cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow


perceive what is not there; have illusions


perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily


She noted that someone was following her


observe with care or pay close attention to


We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine


become or make sore by or as if by rubbing


touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements


cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort


sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation


inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense


oewn-sniff_out-v oewn-scent_out-v oewn-smell_out-v oewn-nose_out-v

recognize or detect by or as if by smelling


cause to smell bad; fill with a bad smell


orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden


treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests


Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her


fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind


see for the first time; make a discovery


She witnessed the accident and had to testify in court


be present at an event and see it with one's own eyes


They watched as the murderer was executed


We found Republicans winning the offices


perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

You have to be a good observer to see all the details


We lost sight of the tower as pulled out of the harbor


perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look


observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect


She looked away when the nurse pricked her arm with the needle


look around to see whether you can find the missing document


The students stared at the teacher with amazement


overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring


give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect


He made to speak but said nothing in the end


be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity


(of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent


The violins in this piece dissonated disturbingly


be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression


Sound is reflected well in this auditorium


be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves

the waves reverberate as far away as the end of the building


The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set


The images are projected onto the screen


project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette


make visible by means of chemical solutions


process (a film or photographic plate) less than the required time or in an ineffective solution or at an insufficiently high temperature


develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print


The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month


display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer


cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop


The proud father produced many pictures of his baby


hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration


oewn-flaunt-v oewn-flash-v oewn-show_off-v oewn-ostentate-v oewn-swank-v

display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously


The victorious army flexes its invincibility


oewn-model-v oewn-pose-v oewn-sit-v oewn-posture-v

assume a posture as for artistic purposes

We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often


the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction


bring out and show for inspection and admiration


A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings


God rarely reveals his plans for mankind


manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

Many of the laboratory animals express the trait


reveal clearly as having a certain character


The money was secreted from his children


shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage


be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety

Probably his horse would be close to where he was hiding


hide aboard a ship or a plane to get free transportation

The illegal immigrants stowed away on board the freighter


During the sandstorm, they hunkered down in a small hut


He is writing his book and is holing up in his study


keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous


hold back; keep from being perceived by others


spread over a surface to conceal or protect


oewn-whitewash-v oewn-gloss_over-v oewn-sleek_over-v oewn-hush_up-v

Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin


The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House


oewn-show-v oewn-demo-v oewn-exhibit-v oewn-present-v oewn-demonstrate-v

give an exhibition of to an interested audience


become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished

The beam of light occults every so often


examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light


perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem


The cars slowed down and the drivers rubbernecked after the accident


oewn-watch-v oewn-view-v oewn-see-v oewn-catch-v oewn-take_in-v


view the outline of by means of an X-ray

The radiologist can visualize the cancerous liver


watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public


be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful


oewn-scan-v oewn-skim-v oewn-rake-v oewn-glance_over-v oewn-run_down-v

She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi


scan (game in the forest) with binoculars


examine or consider with attention and in detail

Please peruse this report at your leisure


oewn-flick-v oewn-flip-v oewn-thumb-v oewn-riffle-v oewn-leaf-v oewn-riff-v

look through a book or other written material


examine closely; focus one's attention on


oewn-size_up-v oewn-take_stock-v oewn-scrutinize-v oewn-scrutinise-v

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror


We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest


look for a sexual partner in a public place


oewn-descry-v oewn-spot-v oewn-espy-v oewn-spy-v


oewn-detect-v oewn-observe-v oewn-find-v oewn-discover-v oewn-notice-v

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water


detect some circumstance or entity automatically

This robot can sense the presence of people in the room


find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word)

The linguists could not instantiate this sense of the noun that he claimed existed in a certain dialect


This word instantiates the usage that the linguists claimed to be typical for a certain dialect


She traced the circumstances of her birth


The camera saw the burglary and recorded it


I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child


disappear suddenly, as if under the surface of a body of water


The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month


oewn-crop_up-v oewn-pop_up-v oewn-pop-v oewn-pop_out-v oewn-burst_out-v

appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly

The farm popped into view as we turned the corner


oewn-obscure-v oewn-befog-v oewn-becloud-v oewn-obnubilate-v oewn-haze_over-v oewn-fog-v oewn-cloud-v oewn-mist-v


cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention


disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something

The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory


determine one's position with reference to another point

We had to orient ourselves in the forest


orient once again, after a disorientation


oewn-flash-v oewn-blink-v oewn-wink-v oewn-twinkle-v oewn-winkle-v


cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays


The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden


fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon


oewn-glow-v oewn-beam-v oewn-radiate-v oewn-shine-v

have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna


cause to converge on or toward a central point


switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam


to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

She was dazzled by the bright headlights


oewn-glitter-v oewn-glisten-v oewn-glint-v oewn-gleam-v oewn-shine-v


keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance


check, track, or observe by means of a receiver


catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge


look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

The men leered at the young women on the beach


oewn-goggle-v oewn-gape-v oewn-gawp-v oewn-gawk-v


look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought


The dog was groaking his master who was eating a sausage


He peeped at the woman through the window


Please inspect your father's will carefully


make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)

Selectmen are required by law to perambulate the bounds every five years


look over, usually with the intention to rob


Someone should vet this report before it goes out


gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy


The lawyer has to take the initiative and look after all the proceedings of the court


explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody


When the movie star entered, all the women gave him the once over


be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus


blind by holding a red-hot metal plate before someone's eyes

The prisoners were abacinated by their captors


We peered into the back of the shop to see whether a salesman was around


oewn-intrude-v oewn-horn_in-v oewn-pry-v oewn-nose-v oewn-poke-v

This guy is always nosing around the office


Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals


listen to every detail and give a full hearing to


listen quietly, without contributing to the conversation


oewn-attend-v oewn-hang-v oewn-advert-v oewn-pay_heed-v oewn-give_ear-v

The children in the audience attended the recital quietly


pay attention to exclusively and obsessively

The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death


bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well


regulate (a radio or television set) in order to receive a certain station or program


oewn-whine-v oewn-squeak-v oewn-screech-v oewn-creak-v oewn-screak-v oewn-skreak-v

The door creaked when I opened it slowly


make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures

male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers stridulate


The noise from the ice machine drowned out the music


make a sound typical of metallic objects


Fighter planes are screaming through the skies


give off the sound of a bullet flattening on impact


emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire


the alarm clangored throughout the building


Her voice booms out the words of the song


oewn-tick-v oewn-ticktock-v oewn-ticktack-v oewn-beat-v


The sound resonates well in this theater


the waves crashed on the shore and kept us awake all night


The baby gurgled with satisfaction when the mother tickled it


make a gurgling sound as of liquid issuing from a bottle


sound by having air expelled through a tube


make a sound like a liquid that is being poured from a bottle


the bullet pinged when they struck the car


sound like a car engine that is firing too early

the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline


lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord


sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)


make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification


She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone


oewn-honk-v oewn-blare-v oewn-beep-v oewn-claxon-v oewn-toot-v


the saxophone player was tootling a sad melody


oewn-resound-v oewn-echo-v oewn-ring-v oewn-reverberate-v


repeat or return an echo again or repeatedly; send (an echo) back


the knocker thudded against the front door


make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants


oewn-clop-v oewn-clump-v oewn-clunk-v oewn-plunk-v

make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground


oewn-tap-v oewn-rap-v oewn-knock-v oewn-pink-v

he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently


oewn-tinkle-v oewn-tink-v oewn-clink-v oewn-chink-v


champagne glasses clinked to make a toast


oewn-splash-v oewn-splosh-v oewn-slosh-v oewn-slush-v


to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound

One of them banged the sash of the window nearest my bed


oewn-ripple-v oewn-babble-v oewn-guggle-v oewn-burble-v oewn-bubble-v oewn-gurgle-v

flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise


oewn-lap-v oewn-swish-v oewn-swosh-v oewn-swoosh-v

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound


oewn-whizz-v oewn-whiz-v oewn-whirr-v oewn-whir-v oewn-birr-v oewn-purr-v


oewn-wiretap-v oewn-tap-v oewn-intercept-v oewn-bug-v

tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy


hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

We overheard the conversation at the next table


the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations


oewn-quieten-v oewn-hush-v oewn-quiet-v oewn-quiesce-v oewn-quiet_down-v oewn-pipe_down-v

The audience fell silent when the speaker entered


make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper


oewn-muffle-v oewn-mute-v oewn-dull-v oewn-damp-v oewn-dampen-v oewn-tone_down-v

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping


Season the chicken breast after roasting it


season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking


impregnate with resin to give a special flavor to


oewn-spot-v oewn-recognize-v oewn-recognise-v oewn-distinguish-v oewn-discern-v oewn-pick_out-v oewn-make_out-v oewn-tell_apart-v

The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards


I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish


have a distinctive or characteristic taste


have an element suggestive (of something)


oewn-disgust-v oewn-gross_out-v oewn-revolt-v oewn-repel-v


The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach


oewn-sweeten-v oewn-dulcify-v oewn-edulcorate-v oewn-dulcorate-v


coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze


heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink


oewn-sour-v oewn-acidify-v oewn-acidulate-v oewn-acetify-v


The detective lost the man he was shadowing after he had to stop at a red light


she could not come because she was too upset


Loud music greeted him when he entered the apartment


observe or plot the moving path of something


perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place


emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound


interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia


The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing


cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible


take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)


glow or cause to glow with warm color or light


to monitor a web forum or similar without making your presence pubilc


to watch a show or television one more time


to watch a large amount of media in a single seating


bring in or establish in a new place or environment


create or design, often in a certain way


Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale


oewn-remake-v oewn-refashion-v oewn-redo-v oewn-make_over-v


do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of


The machine will self-destruct if you tamper with it


The engineers had to destruct the rocket for safety reasons


The terrible news ended our hopes that he had survived


eliminate completely and without a trace


destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication


create or manufacture a man-made product


produce synthetically, artificially, or stereotypically and unoriginally


The East German factories were underproducing for many years


to create or manufacture a specific amount

the computer is outputting the data from the job I'm running


produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses


oewn-custom-make-v oewn-customize-v oewn-customise-v oewn-tailor-make-v


dummy up the books that are to be published


produce quickly or regularly, usually with machinery


The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars


turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery


form or cut out with a mold, form, or die


He churns out papers, but they are all about the same topic


produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product


create laminate by bonding sheets of material with a bonding material


use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed


The new manager generated a lot of problems


bring forth, usually something desirable

The committee came up with some interesting recommendations


We must develop more potential customers


We can't generate enough power for the entire city


oewn-render-v oewn-yield-v oewn-return-v oewn-give-v oewn-generate-v


His two singles gave the team the victory


oewn-bring-v oewn-work-v oewn-play-v oewn-wreak-v oewn-make_for-v

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence


oewn-raise-v oewn-conjure-v oewn-conjure_up-v oewn-invoke-v oewn-evoke-v oewn-stir-v oewn-call_down-v oewn-arouse-v oewn-bring_up-v oewn-put_forward-v oewn-call_forth-v

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic


cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively

clicking on the icon calls up the program


oewn-educe-v oewn-evoke-v oewn-elicit-v oewn-extract-v oewn-draw_out-v

deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant


get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner


make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry


reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years


create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands


formulate in regular order; to reduce to a scheme or formula

The chemists schematized the various reactions in a coherent fashion


oewn-invent-v oewn-contrive-v oewn-devise-v oewn-excogitate-v oewn-formulate-v oewn-forge-v

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

excogitate a way to measure the speed of light


oewn-project-v oewn-cast-v oewn-contrive-v oewn-throw-v

She threw the flashlight beam into the corner


oewn-gestate-v oewn-conceive-v oewn-conceptualize-v oewn-conceptualise-v

He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients


She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day


oewn-think_up-v oewn-think_of-v oewn-dream_up-v oewn-hatch-v oewn-concoct-v

He thought up a plan to get rich quickly


oewn-fabricate-v oewn-manufacture-v oewn-cook_up-v oewn-make_up-v oewn-invent-v


The poet mythologized that the King had three sons


unconsciously replace fact with fantasy in one's memory


The writer fictionalized the lives of his parents in his latest novel


oewn-visualize-v oewn-visualise-v oewn-envision-v oewn-project-v oewn-fancy-v oewn-see-v oewn-figure-v oewn-picture-v oewn-image-v


form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract


oewn-imagine-v oewn-conceive_of-v oewn-ideate-v oewn-envisage-v

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

Can you conceive of him as the president?


he is fantasizing when he says he plans to start his own company


oewn-dream-v oewn-daydream-v oewn-woolgather-v oewn-stargaze-v


oewn-plan-v oewn-project-v oewn-contrive-v oewn-design-v


devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)


interpolate or insert (words) into a sentence or story


create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner


oewn-carry_through-v oewn-accomplish-v oewn-execute-v oewn-carry_out-v oewn-action-v oewn-fulfill-v oewn-fulfil-v


to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end


take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants


earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher


oewn-trip-v oewn-actuate-v oewn-trigger-v oewn-activate-v oewn-set_off-v oewn-spark_off-v oewn-spark-v oewn-trigger_off-v oewn-touch_off-v


The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution


oewn-induce-v oewn-stimulate-v oewn-rush-v oewn-hasten-v

the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions


oewn-realize-v oewn-realise-v oewn-actualize-v oewn-actualise-v oewn-substantiate-v

make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

our ideas must be substantiated into actions


make immaterial; remove the real essence of


She pioneered a graduate program for women students


give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally


compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way

People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!


compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment


The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work


oewn-provoke-v oewn-evoke-v oewn-call_forth-v oewn-kick_up-v

Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple


oewn-establish-v oewn-found-v oewn-plant-v oewn-constitute-v oewn-institute-v


The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth


fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia


plan, organize, and carry out (an event)

the neighboring tribe staged an invasion


Concord the conditions for the marriage of the Prince of Wales with a commoner


make detailed arrangements or preparations


prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance


rerun a performance of a play, for example


play incorrectly, e.g., play a wrong note


oewn-motivate-v oewn-actuate-v oewn-propel-v oewn-move-v oewn-prompt-v oewn-incite-v


urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate


oewn-start-v oewn-start_up-v oewn-embark_on-v oewn-commence-v


oewn-organize-v oewn-organise-v oewn-prepare-v oewn-devise-v oewn-get_up-v oewn-machinate-v

arrange by systematic planning and united effort


prepare or position for action or operation


The apple tree bore delicious apples this year


put together out of artificial or natural components or parts


make by shaping or bringing together constituents


make a copy of with the intent to deceive


this little pig made his house out of straw


build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels


construct by fitting or uniting parts together


The house was rebuilt after it was hit by a bomb


construct with girders and beams such that only one end is fixed

Frank Lloyd Wright liked to cantilever his buildings


the wrecking ball demolished the building


oewn-assemble-v oewn-piece-v oewn-put_together-v oewn-set_up-v oewn-tack-v oewn-tack_together-v

create by putting components or members together


She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence


assemble once again, after taking something apart


oewn-disassemble-v oewn-dismantle-v oewn-take_apart-v oewn-break_up-v oewn-break_apart-v


disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set

after the show, we'll have to strike the set and pack up


make out of components (often in an improvising manner)

She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks


She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state


oewn-shape-v oewn-form-v oewn-work-v oewn-mold-v oewn-mould-v oewn-forge-v

make something, usually for a specific function


form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand


form into a shape resembling the final, desired one


place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax


cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting


oewn-raise-v oewn-erect-v oewn-rear-v oewn-set_up-v oewn-put_up-v


begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.


erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure


oewn-level-v oewn-raze-v oewn-rase-v oewn-dismantle-v oewn-tear_down-v oewn-take_down-v oewn-pull_down-v

tear down so as to make flat with the ground


oewn-uproot-v oewn-eradicate-v oewn-extirpate-v oewn-root_out-v oewn-exterminate-v

destroy completely, as if down to the roots

the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted


bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse


form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold


This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels


people have been brewing beer for thousands of years


oewn-cook-v oewn-fix-v oewn-ready-v oewn-make-v oewn-prepare-v


dissolve cooking juices or solid food in (a pan) by adding liquid and stirring


bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top


prepare for eating if or as if a spatchcock


cook beforehand so that the actual preparation won't take long


Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?


make consistent with a certain fashion or style


ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch


cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface

stick some feathers in the turkey before you serve it


edge or border with gold or silver embroidery


roll, press, forge, or shape (metal) while hot


the building was flagged for the holiday


oewn-caparison-v oewn-bard-v oewn-barde-v oewn-dress_up-v

caparison the horses for the festive occasion


make the first row of stitches when knitting


make the last row of stitches when knitting


construct or form a web, as if by weaving


make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle


create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton


The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral


form or shape by forcing through an opening


oewn-decorate-v oewn-adorn-v oewn-grace-v oewn-ornament-v oewn-embellish-v oewn-beautify-v

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.


adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)


embellish by sewing in straight lines crossing each other diagonally


decorate or furnish with something suspended


redo the decoration of an apartment or house


decorate with a lace of geometric designs


decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods


The public buildings were festooned for the holiday


represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture


represent in profile, by drawing or painting


decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal


inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating


give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing


decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold


add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)


decorate (manuscripts) with letters painted red

In this beautiful book, all the place names are rubricated


create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material


pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity


These architects build in interesting and new styles


He repainted the same scenery many times during his life


charge all weapons, shields, and banners


The painter represented his wife as a young girl


succeed in representing or expressing something intangible


oewn-picture-v oewn-depict-v oewn-render-v oewn-show-v


represent according to a conventional style


make a map of; show or establish the features of details of


Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba


represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting


present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

His paintings commend him to the artistic world


The clown had lipsticked circles on his cheeks


represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface


The deed was drawn in the lawyer's office


mark or trace words or symbols on a surface

The artist wrote Chinese characters on a big piece of white paper


The students were able to stenograph and record the conversation


She writes code faster than anybody else


mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on


make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed


copy by following the lines of the original drawing on a transparent sheet placed upon it; make a tracing of


make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy


print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph


represent the effect of shade or shadow on


make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink


mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained


color the walls with paint in warm tones


oewn-write-v oewn-compose-v oewn-pen-v oewn-indite-v


The author of this article profiles a famous painter


All her friends were paragraphed in last Monday's paper


write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)

He spelled the word wrong in this letter


Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?


write something fluently, and without hesitation


oewn-dash_off-v oewn-scratch_off-v oewn-knock_off-v oewn-toss_off-v oewn-fling_off-v

She dashed off a note to her husband saying she would not be home for supper


rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose


draw up an outline or sketch for something


supply (blank verse or prose) with rhymes


Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning


oewn-verse-v oewn-versify-v oewn-poetize-v oewn-poetise-v


The bard metrified his poems very precisely


sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel


How many books have you ghostwritten so far?


add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments

The scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel


Bach perfected the art of counterpointing


adapt for performance in a different way


expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass


rewrite or arrange a piece of music for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended


compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music

Balanchine choreographed many pieces to Stravinsky's music


move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio


select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona


cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role


cast repeatedly in the same kind of role


oewn-set-v oewn-localize-v oewn-localise-v oewn-place-v


make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film


do something the cheapest or easiest way


John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters


perform (an acting passage) brilliantly and rapidly

Mr. Jones blazed away in one passage after another to loud applause


The guitar player interluded with a beautiful improvisation


Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight


perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause


perform a piece written for a single instrument


How will the election drama be played out?


Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good


perform music from a score without having seen the score before

He is a brilliant pianist but he cannot sightread


sing from a score without having seen it before

This tenor can sightsing even the most difficult pieces


Pollini is giving another concert in New York


The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16


be performed or presented for public viewing

What's playing in the local movie theater?


The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out


This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera


present for the first time to the public

The band debuts a new song or two each month


We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success


audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role

He is auditioning for `Julius Caesar' at Stratford this year


control a function, process, or creation by a computer


oewn-act-v oewn-play-v oewn-roleplay-v oewn-playact-v


His role was to stooge for the popular comedian


play a subordinate role to (another performer)

Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act


appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.


oewn-simulate-v oewn-assume-v oewn-sham-v oewn-feign-v

She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger


pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity


act out; represent or perform as if in a play

She reenacted what had happened earlier that day


represent an incident, state, or emotion by action, especially on stage


create a representation or simulation of

The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights


perform in a perfunctory way, as for a first rehearsal


act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only

The acting students mimed eating an apple


play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm


play negligently on a musical instrument


oewn-reprise-v oewn-reprize-v oewn-repeat-v oewn-recapitulate-v

repeat an earlier theme of a composition


the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata


operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument


They banged out `The star-spangled banner'


The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano


Every year the local orchestra and choir perform the `Messiah' and the audience is invited to sing along


oewn-improvise-v oewn-improvize-v oewn-ad-lib-v oewn-extemporize-v oewn-extemporise-v


play on a stringed instrument with a bow


celebrate by singing, in the style of minstrels


sing using syllables like `do', `re' and `mi' to represent the tones of the scale

The voice teacher showed the students how to solmizate


solmizate a song before you learn the lyrics


sing the parts of (a round) in succession


The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully


lead, as in the performance of a composition

conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years


Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor


oewn-hold-v oewn-throw-v oewn-have-v oewn-make-v oewn-give-v


articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments


oewn-duplicate-v oewn-reduplicate-v oewn-double-v oewn-repeat-v oewn-replicate-v

He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick


repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life


Could you please duplicate this letter for me?


The consonant reduplicates after a short vowel


They never reprinted the famous treatise


photocopy printed or other graphic matter so that it is reduced in size


make a copy by means of a Photostat device


recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.

this DVD player reproduces the sound of the piano very well


produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes


He reinvented African music for American listeners


The candidate reinvented the concept of national health care so that he would get elected


She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings


The lawyers played back the conversation to show that their client was innocent


We have developed a new theory of evolution


make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather


to manufacture sections of (a building), especially in a factory, so that they can be easily transported to and rapidly assembled on a building site of buildings


vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting


produce shoddily, without much attention to detail


oewn-grow-v oewn-raise-v oewn-farm-v oewn-produce-v

cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

The Bordeaux region produces great red wines


produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted


work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation


My sons landscapes for corporations and earns a good living


to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week


plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip


mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner


imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

The actor mimicked the President very accurately


plan or create according to a model or models


pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard


model a country's social, political, and economic structure on the Soviet Union


Teenagers follow their friends in everything


have (one's work) issued for publication

She published 25 books during her long career


set (printed matter) into a specific format

Format this letter so it can be printed out


oewn-table-v oewn-tabularize-v oewn-tabularise-v oewn-tabulate-v


The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce


The scientist republished his results after he made some corrections


include as the content; broadcast or publicize


The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over


copy very carefully and as accurately as possible


print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper


print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote


print with an implement with small toothed wheels that cuts small holes in a stencil


take an impression of a person's fingerprints


carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block


build (a road) from logs laid side by side


oewn-overact-v oewn-ham_it_up-v oewn-ham-v oewn-overplay-v


make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset


This procedure produces a curious effect


produce in a routine or monotonous manner

We have to crank out publications in order to receive funding


This designer makes up our Spring collections


to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery


put into writing; write in complete form


form by probing, penetrating, or digging


create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise


furnish with rubrics or regulate by rubrics


make a channel for; provide with a channel

channelize the country for better transportation


the disease demyelinated the nerve fibers


The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse


create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts


release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition


establish or create through painstaking effort

She carved out a reputation among her male colleagues


This novelist has been manufacturing his books following his initial success


this gland manufactures a specific substance only


play music in a public place and solicit money for it

three young men were busking in the plaza


to dance with thrusting hip movements and a low squatting stance


material of a particular kind or constitution

the immune response recognizes invading substances


the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object


the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object


used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products

Every Monday, we put our recycling out on the curb for pick-up


(cosmology) the original matter that (according to the big bang theory) existed before the formation of the chemical elements


(cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with atomic particles but exerts gravitational force


matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal substances


a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)


hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold


a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)


a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning


a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum


any gummy shapeless matter; usually unpleasant


worthless or dangerous material that should be removed


(chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated


a compound formed by an addition reaction


any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103


a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components


any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature


any substance characterized by its great flammability


any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids


an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine


any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking


pollen of the ragweed plant is a common allergen


oewn-atom-n oewn-molecule-n oewn-particle-n oewn-corpuscle-n oewn-mote-n oewn-speck-n

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything


any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction


a small loosely aggregated mass of flocculent material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid


an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs


(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)


a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten


any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis


a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions; is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily


a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension


(of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state


(of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed


a mixture whose components can be separated by mechanical means


a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point


a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

he used a solution of peroxide and water


an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and (in physiological experiments) as a medium for in vitro preparations


an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water


a colloid in a more solid form than a sol


a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium


a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid


a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy


a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water


a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated


a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering


the precipitate produced by sewage treatment


a neurotoxin that is deadly for humans; found in various marine algae


any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances


a synthetic material resembling clay but remaining soft; used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling (especially in schools)


generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives


a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable


a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled


any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things


a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives


a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass


a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin


a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic


a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation


oewn-acetyl-n oewn-acetyl_group-n oewn-acetyl_radical-n oewn-ethanoyl_group-n oewn-ethanoyl_radical-n

the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)


any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group

an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group


material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster


a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives


a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables


oewn-styrene-n oewn-cinnamene-n oewn-phenylethylene-n oewn-vinylbenzene-n

a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene


a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic

expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation


a material that hardens when heated and cannot be remolded


a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.


a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided


material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing


the raw material that is required for some industrial process


a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption


a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption


a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance


a material that has been or is capable of being absorbed


a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used


(physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation


cotton made absorbent by removal of the natural wax


an indicator used in reactions that involve precipitation


a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance


a material that has been or is capable of being adsorbed


oewn-acaroid_resin-n oewn-accaroid_resin-n oewn-accroides-n oewn-accroides_resin-n oewn-accroides_gum-n oewn-gum_accroides-n

an alcohol-soluble resin from Australian trees; used in varnishes and in manufacturing paper


a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals


any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated together


a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)


an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972


an insecticide that kills the larvae of insects


a poisonous white solid (Pb3[AsO4]2) used as an insecticide


a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking


the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics


a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis


the clay from which adobe bricks are made


a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas


an aliphatic compound that contains a ring of atoms


organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative


organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring


organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane


organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group

proteins are composed of various proportions of about 20 common amino acids


a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins


a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters)


a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus)


a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane


a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds


a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans

the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone


a tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema


a tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer


an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine


an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine


a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones


any organic compound containing two amino groups


amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain


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the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease


a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes


an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom


an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet


a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid


an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter


an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats


a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism


an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals


the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane


a crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen


an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea


any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt


an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions


a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition


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biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid


a hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds


a compound of arsenic with a more positive element


a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)


(HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts


(HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution


an acid containing only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule


an acid containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule


a salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule


an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule


a radioactive isotope of hydrogen; atoms of tritium have three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms


an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule


(CNOH) an unstable acid occurring mainly in the form of explosive salts and esters that is isomeric with cyanic acid


a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes


a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)


a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon


a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol


an enzyme used in immunohistochemistry to label antigens and their antibodies


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a colorless explosive liquid that is volatile and poisonous and foul-smelling


(HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide


a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere


a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing


a solution of hydrogen cyanide in water; weak solutions are used in fumigating and in the synthesis of organic compounds


any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself


a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid


an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2)


a clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2)


a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers


a crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids


a dibasic acid (H2MnO4) found only in solution and in manganate salts


a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent


a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer


a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid


an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics


a solid acid (C6H10O8) found in milk or sugar


a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid


a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes


a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide


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a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability


any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance

it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use


any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons


the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene


a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical


a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds


a compound characterized by an active anion


a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions


any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia


a metal that is common and not considered precious

lead, iron, copper, tin, and zinc are base metals


chemical compound composed of only two elements


a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions


(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element


one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons


a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially


a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction


a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer


colorless gas haloform CHF3 (similar to chloroform)


sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3


compounds with the formula CHX3, where X is a halogen atom


(chemistry) an atom having a valence of one


the univalent group N3- derived from hydrazoic acid


the bivalent group -N=N- united to two hydrocarbon groups


(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule


a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms


a spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene


a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape


the univalent radical derived from toluene


the univalent radical derived from benzoic acid


any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter


a structurally different form of an element

graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon


any element having an atomic number greater than 92 (which is the atomic number of uranium); all are radioactive


any of the chemically inert gaseous elements of the helium group in the periodic table


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any element of the lanthanide series (atomic numbers 57 through 71)


a separate group of related lanthanides, including terbium, europium, gadolinium, and sometimes dysprosium


(chemistry) a series of 15 radioactive elements with increasing atomic numbers from actinium to lawrencium


the rare-earth elements with atomic numbers 57 through 71; having properties similar to lanthanum


any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.


any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation


a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties


any of the artificially produced elements with atomic numbers greater than 103


acid dye in which the negative ion contains a chelated metal atom


a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores


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a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite