cofactor | (noun) a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result | - |
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loofa | (noun) the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | Synonyms: loofah, loufah sponge, luffa |
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loofah | (noun) the loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit | Synonyms: Luffa cylindrica, vegetable sponge |
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(noun) the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | Synonyms: loofa, loufah sponge, luffa |
microfarad | (noun) a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth of a farad | - |
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picofarad | (noun) a unit of capacitance equal to one trillionth of a farad | - |
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profanation | (noun) blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character | Synonyms: blasphemy, desecration, sacrilege |
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(noun) degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening | - |
profaneness | (noun) unholiness by virtue of being profane | Synonyms: unsanctification |
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(noun) an attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity | - |
profanity | (noun) vulgar or irreverent speech or action | - |
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shofar | (noun) an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions | Synonyms: shophar |
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sofa | (noun) an upholstered seat for more than one person | Synonyms: couch, lounge |
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turbofan | (noun) a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust | Synonyms: fan-jet, fanjet, fanjet engine, turbofan engine, turbojet, turbojet engine |
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(noun) an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine | Synonyms: fan-jet, fanjet, turbojet |