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exodus
exodus /ˈɛksədəs/
noun
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(
)
A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
(
hegira
, hejira
, exodus
)
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Exodus
-
The second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
(
Book of Exodus
, Exodus
)
the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
unslaked lime
unslaked lime /ʌnˈsleɪkt laɪm/
noun
-
A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
(
burnt lime
, calcined lime
, calcium oxide
, calx
, fluxing lime
, lime
, quicklime
, unslaked lime
)
a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
monosodium glutamate
monosodium glutamate /ˌmɒnoʊˈsoʊdiəm ɡluːˈtæmeɪt/
noun
-
White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking
(
monosodium glutamate
, MSG
)
white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking
Food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as artificial flavors' in ingredient lists
food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as artificial flavors' in ingredient lists
reptilian
reptilian /rɛpˈtɪljən/
adjective
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Of or relating to the class Reptilia
(
reptilian
)
of or relating to the class Reptilia
noun
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Any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
(
reptilian
, reptile
)
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
Snakes, lizards, and alligators are all examples of reptiles.
Snakes, lizards, and alligators are all examples of reptiles.
