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invertebrate
invertebrate
/ˌɪnˈvɝːtəˌbreɪt/
adjective
(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
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
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
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
(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.
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