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positron
positron /ˈpɑːzəˌtrɑːn/
noun
-
An elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation
(
antielectron
, positron
)
an elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation
forbearance
forbearance /fɔrˈbɛrəns/
noun
-
A delay in enforcing rights, claims or privileges; refraining from acting
(
forbearance
)
a delay in enforcing rights, claims or privileges; refraining from acting
His forbearance to reply was alarming
his forbearance to reply was alarming
-
Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
(
forbearance
, longanimity
, patience
)
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
He waited with patience for his turn in the long line.
He waited with patience for his turn in the long line.
casava
casava /kəˈsɑːvə/
noun
-
Any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch
(
casava
, cassava
)
any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch
Sciurus carolinensis
Sciurus carolinensis /saɪˈjʊrəs ˌkærəˈlaɪnɛnsɪs/
noun
-
Common medium-large squirrel of eastern North America; now introduced into England
(
cat squirrel
, eastern gray squirrel
[American] , eastern grey squirrel
[Canadian, British] , Sciurus carolinensis
)
common medium-large squirrel of eastern North America; now introduced into England
