| arcsec
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(noun) the inverse function of the secant; the angle that has a secant equal to a given number |
Synonyms:
inverse secant,
arc secant,
arcsecant |
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| bibliothec
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(noun) a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services |
Synonyms:
librarian |
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| cosec
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(noun) ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle |
Synonyms:
cosecant |
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| dec
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(noun) (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere |
Synonyms:
declination,
celestial latitude |
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| msec
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(noun) one thousandth (10^-3) of a second |
Synonyms:
millisecond |
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| parsec
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(noun) a unit of astronomical length based on the distance from Earth at which stellar parallax is 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.262 light years |
Synonyms:
secpar |
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| pedelec
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(noun) a bicycle built with a motor to aid the cyclist to turn the pedals |
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| sec
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(noun) 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites |
Synonyms:
second,
s |
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| (noun) ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle |
Synonyms:
secant |
| spec
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(noun) a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work |
Synonyms:
specification |
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| tec
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(noun) a police officer who investigates crimes |
Synonyms:
investigator,
detective,
police detective |
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| tenrec
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(noun) small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog |
Synonyms:
tendrac |
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