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 order Foraminifera order Foraminifera /ˈɔːrdər fɔrəˈmɪnɪfərə/

noun

  1. Foraminifers  ( Foraminifera , order Foraminifera )
    foraminifers


 insulation insulation /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

  1. () The state of being isolated or detached  ( detachment , insularism , insularity , insulation )
    the state of being isolated or detached
     The insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
    the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
  2. The act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity  ( insulation )
    the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
  3. Insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity  ( insulant , insulation )
    insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity


 Solvay Solvay /ˈsoʊlveɪ/

noun

  1. Belgian chemist who developed the Solvay process and built factories exploiting it (1838-1922)  ( Ernest Solvay , Solvay )
    Belgian chemist who developed the Solvay process and built factories exploiting it (1838-1922)


 compass saw compass saw /ˈkʌmpəs sɔː/

noun

  1. A handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves  ( compass saw )
    a handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves
     He used a compass saw to create the perfect curve in the wooden plank.
    He used a compass saw to create the perfect curve in the wooden plank.