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alternator
alternator /ˈɔːltəɹˌneɪtɚ/
noun
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An old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
(
alternator
)
an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
I had to replace the alternator of my car because the battery wasn't getting charged
I had to replace the alternator of my car because the battery wasn't getting charged
Persephone
Persephone /pərˈsɛfəni/
noun
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(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
(
Cora
, Despoina
, Kore
, Persephone
)
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
sou
sou /suː/
noun
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A former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
(
sou
)
a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
He hasn't a sou to his name
he hasn't a sou to his name
intermission
intermission /ˌɪntɝˈmɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
The act of suspending activity temporarily
(
intermission
)
the act of suspending activity temporarily
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A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
(
break
, intermission
, interruption
, pause
, suspension
)
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
She took a momentary pause before answering the question.
She took a momentary pause before answering the question.
