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adipose tissue
adipose tissue /ˈædɪpoʊs ˈtɪʃuː/
noun
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A kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
(
adipose tissue
, fatty tissue
, fat
)
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
Fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold
fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold
genus Formica
genus Formica /ˈdʒiːnəs fɔrˈmaɪkə/
noun
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Type genus of the Formicidae
(
Formica
, genus Formica
)
type genus of the Formicidae
racecourse
racecourse /ˈreɪsˌkɔrs/
noun
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A course over which races are run
(
racecourse
, racetrack
, raceway
, track
)
a course over which races are run
The racehorse thundered down the track, the sound of hooves echoing across the racecourse
The racehorse thundered down the track, the sound of hooves echoing across the racecourse
melting pot
melting pot /ˈmɛltɪŋ pɒt/
noun
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(
)
An environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated
(
melting pot
)
an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated
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A vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
(
crucible
, melting pot
)
a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
The crucible was used to melt the metal
The crucible was used to melt the metal
