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pine finch
pine finch /paɪn fɪntʃ/
noun
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Small finch of North American coniferous forests
(
pine finch
, pine siskin
, Spinus pinus
)
small finch of North American coniferous forests
felled seam
felled seam /fɛld siːm/
noun
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Seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges
(
fell
, felled seam
)
seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges
vitrification
vitrification /ˌvɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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The process of becoming vitreous
(
vitrification
)
the process of becoming vitreous
The ancient pottery underwent vitrification, giving it a glass-like finish.
The ancient pottery underwent vitrification, giving it a glass-like finish.
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A vitrified substance; the glassy result of being vitrified
(
vitrification
)
a vitrified substance; the glassy result of being vitrified
The process of vitrification turns certain materials into a glass-like substance.
The process of vitrification turns certain materials into a glass-like substance.
BWR
BWR /biː dʌbljuː ɑr/
noun
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A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
(
boiling water reactor
, BWR
)
a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
