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 tracer tracer /ˈtreɪsɝ/

noun

  1. Ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke  ( tracer , tracer bullet )
    ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke
  2. (radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes  ( tracer )
    (radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes
      The patient was injected with a radioactive tracer to study his metabolic processes.
    The patient was injected with a radioactive tracer to study his metabolic processes.
  3. An instrument used to make tracings  ( tracer )
    an instrument used to make tracings
  4. An investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods  ( tracer )
    an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods


 manic depression manic depression /ˈmænɪk dɪˈprɛʃən/

noun

  1. A mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression  ( bipolar disorder , manic depression , manic depressive illness , manic-depressive psychosis )
    a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression


 confectionery confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

  1. The occupation and skills of a confectioner  ( confectionery )
    the occupation and skills of a confectioner
  2. A confectioner's shop  ( confectionary , confectionery , sweetshop [British] , candy store [ N. American] )
    a confectioner's shop
      The shelves of the confectionery were stocked with a variety of sweets
    The shelves of the confectionery were stocked with a variety of sweets
  3. Candy and other sweets considered collectively  ( confectionery )
    candy and other sweets considered collectively
      The business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks
    the business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks


 garrison cap garrison cap /ˈɡærɪsən kæp/

noun

  1. A wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform  ( garrison cap , overseas cap )
    a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform


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