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diabetes
diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
noun
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(
)
A polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
(
diabetes
)
a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
My grandmother has diabetes and needs to be careful with her diet and medication
My grandmother has diabetes and needs to be careful with her diet and medication
tater
tater /ˈteɪtɝ/
noun
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An edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
(
Irish potato
, murphy
, spud
, potato
, tater
, white potato
)
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
The humble potato can be prepared in countless ways, from mashed to roasted to fried.
The humble potato can be prepared in countless ways, from mashed to roasted to fried.
araucaria
araucaria /ˌærəˈkwɛriə/
noun
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Any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds
(
araucaria
)
any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds
plumbago
plumbago /plʌmˈbeɪgoʊ/
noun
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Any plumbaginaceous plant of the genus Plumbago
(
plumbago
)
any plumbaginaceous plant of the genus Plumbago
The light blue flowers of plumbago lined the garden path.
The light blue flowers of plumbago lined the garden path.
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Used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
(
black lead
, plumbago
, graphite
)
used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
The pencil's lead is made of graphite, a soft mineral that leaves a dark mark when rubbed against paper
The pencil's lead is made of graphite, a soft mineral that leaves a dark mark when rubbed against paper
