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 assayer assayer /æˈseɪɝ/

noun

  1. An analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals  ( assayer )
    an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
      The gold prospector relied on a skilled assayer to determine the purity of his findings.
    The gold prospector relied on a skilled assayer to determine the purity of his findings.


 Postum Postum /ˈpoʊstəm/

noun

  1. Trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains  ( Postum )
    trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains
      I tried Postum as a coffee alternative, and it had a unique roasted flavor.
    I tried Postum as a coffee alternative, and it had a unique roasted flavor.


 sublingual gland sublingual gland /ˌsʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl ɡlænd/

noun

  1. A small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue  ( sublingual gland , sublingual salivary gland )
    a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue


 Krakatoa Krakatoa /krɑːkəˈtoʊə/

noun

  1. A small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history  ( Krakatao , Krakatau , Krakatoa )
    a small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history


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