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sodalite
sodalite /ˈsoʊdəlaɪt/
noun
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A vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks
(
sodalite
)
a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks
The geologist showed us a sample of sodalite, explaining its unique composition.
The geologist showed us a sample of sodalite, explaining its unique composition.
xanthomonad
xanthomonad /zænˈθɒmənæd/
noun
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Bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants
(
xanthomonad
)
bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants
Xanthomonad bacteria are known to produce vivid yellow pigments.
Xanthomonad bacteria are known to produce vivid yellow pigments.
Opheodrys aestivus
Opheodrys aestivus /ˌɒfiːˈɒdrɪs iːˈstɪvəs/
noun
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Of southern and eastern United States
(
Opheodrys aestivus
, rough green snake
)
of southern and eastern United States
ECT
ECT /iː siː tiː/
noun
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The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
(
ECT
, electroconvulsive therapy
, electroshock therapy
, electroshock
)
the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
The patient received electroshock therapy as a treatment for severe depression.
The patient received electroshock therapy as a treatment for severe depression.
