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I John
I John /aɪ dʒɑːn/
noun
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The first New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle
(
First Epistle of John
, I John
)
the first New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle
enthusiast
enthusiast /ɛnˈθuːziːˌæst/
noun
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(
)
An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
(
partisan
, partizan
, enthusiast
)
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
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A person having a strong liking for something
(
enthusiast
, fancier
)
a person having a strong liking for something
ozonosphere
ozonosphere /ˈoʊzoʊnˌosfɪr/
noun
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A layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun
(
ozone layer
, ozonosphere
)
a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun
The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation
The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation
accretion
accretion /əˈkriʃən/
noun
-
()
An increase by natural growth or addition
(
accretion
, accumulation
)
an increase by natural growth or addition
The planet grew through the process of accretion, gradually accumulating dust and gas.
The planet grew through the process of accretion, gradually accumulating dust and gas.
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(law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
(
accretion
)
(law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
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(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
(
accretion
)
(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
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(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
(
accretion
)
(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
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(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
(
accretion
)
(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
Accretion processes have led to the formation of many celestial bodies in our solar system.
Accretion processes have led to the formation of many celestial bodies in our solar system.
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Something contributing to growth or increase
(
accretion
)
something contributing to growth or increase
He scraped away the accretions of paint
he scraped away the accretions of paint
The central city surrounded by recent accretions
the central city surrounded by recent accretions