anionic | (noun) a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions | Synonyms: anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent |
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arsenic | (noun) a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and in various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar | Synonyms: As, atomic number 33 |
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(noun) a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer | Synonyms: arsenic trioxide, arsenous anhydride, arsenous oxide, ratsbane, white arsenic |
clinic | (noun) a healthcare facility for outpatient care | - |
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(noun) meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity | - |
(noun) a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists | - |
colonic | (noun) a water enema given to flush out the colon | Synonyms: colonic irrigation |
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comedogenic | (noun) A substance that tends to produce acne, such as by clogging pores on the skin. | Synonyms: comedogen, comedogenic substance |
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conic | (noun) (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone | Synonyms: conic section |
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cynic | (noun) someone who is critical of the motives of others | Synonyms: faultfinder |
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ethnic | (noun) a person who is a member of an ethnic group | - |
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haematinic | (noun) a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia | Synonyms: hematinic |
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harmonic | (noun) any of a series of musical tones whose frequencies are integral multiples of the frequency of a fundamental | - |
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(noun) a tone that is a component of a complex sound | - |
hematinic | (noun) a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia | Synonyms: haematinic |
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mechanic | (noun) a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools | Synonyms: machinist, shop mechanic |
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(noun) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles | Synonyms: auto-mechanic, automobile mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey |
mnemonic | (noun) a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall | - |
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neurasthenic | (noun) a person suffering a nervous breakdown | - |
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organic | (noun) a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter | Synonyms: organic fertiliser, organic fertilizer |
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panic | (noun) an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety | Synonyms: affright, terror |
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(noun) sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events | Synonyms: scare |
philharmonic | (noun) a large orchestra; can perform symphonies | Synonyms: symphony, symphony orchestra |
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picnic | (noun) any undertaking that is easy to do | Synonyms: breeze, child's play, cinch, duck soup, piece of cake, pushover, snap, walkover |
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(noun) any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion | - |
(noun) a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering | Synonyms: field day, outing |
polytechnic | (noun) a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences | Synonyms: engineering school, polytechnic institute |
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pyrotechnic | (noun) (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. | Synonyms: firework |
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schizophrenic | (noun) someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia | - |
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subtonic | (noun) (music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale | Synonyms: leading tone |
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supertonic | (noun) (music) the second note of a diatonic scale | - |
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tonic | (noun) a medicine that strengthens and invigorates | Synonyms: restorative |
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(noun) (music) the first note of a diatonic scale | Synonyms: keynote |
(noun) a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring | Synonyms: pop, soda, soda pop, soda water |
(noun) lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine | Synonyms: quinine water, tonic water |
tunic | (noun) any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees | - |
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(noun) an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue | Synonyms: adventitia, tunica |