absorbate | (noun) a material that has been or is capable of being absorbed | - |
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adsorbate | (noun) a material that has been or is capable of being adsorbed | - |
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celibate | (noun) an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity | - |
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debate | (noun) the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) | Synonyms: disputation, public debate |
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(noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | Synonyms: argument, argumentation |
probate | (noun) the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements | - |
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(noun) a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate | Synonyms: probate will |
rebate | (noun) a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together | Synonyms: rabbet |
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(noun) a refund of some fraction of the amount paid | Synonyms: discount |
reprobate | (noun) a person without moral scruples | Synonyms: miscreant |
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sorbate | (noun) a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption | - |
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