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photocopier
photocopier /ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɑːpiːɝ/
noun
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A copier that uses photographic methods of making copies
(
photocopier
)
a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies
The office was in chaos because the photocopier broke down during a busy day.
The office was in chaos because the photocopier broke down during a busy day.
analytical balance
analytical balance /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈbæləns/
noun
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A beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis
(
analytical balance
, chemical balance
)
a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis
glen
glen /ˈglɛn/
noun
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A narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
(
glen
)
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
The hikers sought shelter in a secluded glen during the downpour.
The hikers sought shelter in a secluded glen during the downpour.
dead end
dead end /dɛd ɛnd/
noun
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(
)
A passage with access only at one end
(
cul
, cul de sac
, dead end
)
a passage with access only at one end
The detective realized he reached a dead end in his investigation.
The detective realized he reached a dead end in his investigation.
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A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
(
dead end
, stalemate
, standstill
, deadlock
, impasse
)
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
Reached an impasse on the negotiations
reached an impasse on the negotiations
