arcsec | (noun) the inverse function of the secant; the angle that has a secant equal to a given number | Synonyms: arc secant, arcsecant, inverse secant |
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bibliothec | (noun) a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services | Synonyms: librarian |
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cosec | (noun) ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle | Synonyms: cosecant |
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dec | (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: celestial latitude, declination |
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msec | (noun) one thousandth (10^-3) of a second | Synonyms: millisecond |
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parsec | (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 | (noun) a bicycle built with a motor to aid the cyclist to turn the pedals | - |
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sec | (adjective) (of champagne) moderately dry | Synonyms: unsweet |
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(noun) ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle | Synonyms: secant |
(noun) 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | Synonyms: s, second |
spec | (noun) a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work | Synonyms: specification |
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tec | (noun) a police officer who investigates crimes | Synonyms: detective, investigator, police detective |
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tenrec | (noun) small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog | Synonyms: tendrac |
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