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answering machine
answering machine /ˈænsərɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
noun
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An electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages
(
answering machine
)
an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages
I couldn't reach her on the phone, so I left a message on her answering machine
I couldn't reach her on the phone, so I left a message on her answering machine
synchro
synchro /ˈsɪŋkroʊ/
noun
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A system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized
(
selsyn
, synchro
)
a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized
deliquium
deliquium /dɪˈlɪkwiəm/
noun
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A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
(
deliquium
, faint
, swoon
, syncope
)
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
I felt lightheaded and almost fainted when I stood up too quickly
I felt lightheaded and almost fainted when I stood up too quickly
bacteriophage
bacteriophage /bækˈtɪriəfoʊdʒ/
noun
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A virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria
(
bacteriophage
, phage
)
a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria
Phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria
phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria
