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exploration
exploration /ˌɛksplɔˈreɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
To travel for the purpose of discovery
(
geographic expedition
, exploration
)
to travel for the purpose of discovery
The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
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()
A careful systematic search
(
exploration
)
a careful systematic search
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A systematic consideration
(
exploration
)
a systematic consideration
He called for a careful exploration of the consequences
he called for a careful exploration of the consequences
pectin
pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/
noun
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Any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams
(
pectin
)
any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams
The chef added pectin to the mixture, ensuring the fruit jelly set perfectly.
The chef added pectin to the mixture, ensuring the fruit jelly set perfectly.
key pattern
key pattern /kiː ˈpætərn/
noun
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An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
(
fret
, Greek fret
, Greek key
, key pattern
)
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
There was a simple fret at the top of the walls
there was a simple fret at the top of the walls
stratigraphy
stratigraphy /strəˈtɪgrəfi/
noun
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The branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata
(
stratigraphy
)
the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata
Stratigraphy has provided essential insights into Earth's history by examining rock layers.
Stratigraphy has provided essential insights into Earth's history by examining rock layers.
