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Bessemer converter
Bessemer converter /ˈbɛsəmər kənˈvɜːrtər/
noun
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A refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process
(
Bessemer converter
)
a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process
The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.
The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.
twist bit
twist bit /ˈtwɪst bɪt/
noun
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A bit or drill having deep helical grooves
(
twist bit
, twist drill
)
a bit or drill having deep helical grooves
enchantment
enchantment /ɛnˈtʃæntmənt/
noun
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(
)
A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
(
captivation
, enthrallment
[ N. American] , fascination
, enchantment
, enthralment
[Canadian, British] )
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
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A magical spell
(
bewitchment
, enchantment
)
a magical spell
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A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
(
enchantment
, spell
, trance
)
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
The hypnotist put the subject into a deep trance.
The hypnotist put the subject into a deep trance.
ovary
ovary /ˈoʊˌvɝːi/
noun
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(vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone
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ovary
)
(vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone
The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones
The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones
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The organ that bears the ovules of a flower
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ovary
)
the organ that bears the ovules of a flower