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 bacteriophage bacteriophage /bækˈtɪriəfoʊdʒ/

noun

  1. A virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria  ( bacteriophage , phage )
    a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria
      Phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria
    phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria


 Herpestes ichneumon Herpestes ichneumon /hɜːrˈpɛstiːz ɪkˈnjuːmɒn/

noun

  1. Northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs  ( Herpestes ichneumon , ichneumon )
    northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs


 dryness dryness /ˈdraɪnəs/

noun

  1. () The condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)  ( waterlessness , xerotes , dryness )
    the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
  2. Objectivity and detachment  ( dispassion , dispassionateness , dryness )
    objectivity and detachment
      Her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone
    her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone
  3. Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs  ( dryness , sobriety )
    moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs


 odor odor /ˈoʊdɝ/

noun

  1. () [American] Any property detected by the olfactory system  ( odour [Canadian, British] , olfactory property , aroma , odor [American] , scent , smell )
    any property detected by the olfactory system
       The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
    The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
  2. () [American] The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form  ( odour [Canadian, British] , olfactory perception , olfactory sensation , odor [American] , smell )
    the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
      She loved the smell of roses
    she loved the smell of roses


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