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 interferometer interferometer /ˌɪntɝfɝˈɑːmətɝ/

noun

  1. () Any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves  ( interferometer )
    any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
      The scientist used an interferometer to measure the wavelengths of light.
    The scientist used an interferometer to measure the wavelengths of light.


 breakable breakable /ˈbreɪkəbəl/

adjective

  1. Capable of being broken or damaged  ( breakable )
    capable of being broken or damaged
     Earthenware pottery is breakable
    earthenware pottery is breakable
     Breakable articles should be packed carefully
    breakable articles should be packed carefully

noun

  1. () An article that is fragile and easily broken  ( breakable )
    an article that is fragile and easily broken
     Pack the breakables separately
    pack the breakables separately


 elasmobranch elasmobranch /ɪˈlæzməˌbræŋk/

noun

  1. Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates  ( elasmobranch , selachian )
    any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates


 Troglodytes aedon Troglodytes aedon /trɒɡˈlɒdaɪtiːz ˈiːdɒn/

noun

  1. Common American wren that nests around houses  ( house wren , Troglodytes aedon )
    common American wren that nests around houses