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 quicklime quicklime /ˈkwɪklaɪm/

noun

  1. 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


 terrorism terrorism /ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/

noun

  1. The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear  ( act of terrorism , terrorism , terrorist act )
    the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear


 lock chamber lock chamber /lɔk ˈtʃeɪmbər/

noun

  1. Enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it  ( lock , lock chamber )
    enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it


 poorhouse poorhouse /ˈpuːrˌhaʊs/

noun

  1. An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless  ( poorhouse )
    an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
      In the 19th century, those unable to support themselves might end up in a poorhouse, a facility funded by the public.
    In the 19th century, those unable to support themselves might end up in a poorhouse, a facility funded by the public.


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