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 invertebrate invertebrate /ˌɪnˈvɝːtəˌbreɪt/

adjective

  1. (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column  ( invertebrate , spineless )
    (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column
     Worms are an example of invertebrate animals
    worms are an example of invertebrate animals

noun

  1. Any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification  ( invertebrate )
    any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
     The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids
    The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids


 monosodium glutamate monosodium glutamate /ˌmɒnoʊˈsoʊdiəm ɡluːˈtæmeɪt/

noun

  1. White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking  ( monosodium glutamate , MSG )
    white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking
     Food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as artificial flavors' in ingredient lists
    food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as artificial flavors' in ingredient lists


 unslaked lime unslaked lime /ʌnˈsleɪkt laɪm/

noun

  1. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide  ( burnt lime , calcined lime , calcium oxide , calx , fluxing lime , lime , quicklime , unslaked lime )
    a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide


 satori satori /səˈtori/

noun

  1. (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment  ( satori )
    (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
     After years of meditation, the monk finally achieved satori.
    After years of meditation, the monk finally achieved satori.