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 Bessemer converter Bessemer converter /ˈbɛsəmər kənˈvɜːrtər/

noun

  1. A refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process  ( Bessemer converter )
    a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process
      The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.
    The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.


 radiopharmaceutical radiopharmaceutical /ˌreɪdioʊfɑːrˈmjuːtɪkəl/

noun

  1. Pharmaceutical consisting of a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy  ( radiopharmaceutical )
    pharmaceutical consisting of a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy
      The hospital sourced a new radiopharmaceutical for its radiation therapy treatments.
    The hospital sourced a new radiopharmaceutical for its radiation therapy treatments.


 Theobroma cacao Theobroma cacao /θiːoʊˈbroʊmə kəˈkaʊ/

noun

  1. Tropical American tree producing cacao beans  ( cacao , cacao tree , chocolate tree , Theobroma cacao )
    tropical American tree producing cacao beans


 loony bin loony bin /ˈluːni bɪn/

noun

  1. Pejorative terms for an insane asylum  ( Bedlam , booby hatch , crazy house , cuckoo's nest , funny farm , loony bin , madhouse , nut house , sanatorium , funny house , nuthouse , snake pit )
    pejorative terms for an insane asylum


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