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extinguisher
extinguisher /ɪkˈstɪŋgwɪʃɝ/
noun
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A manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
(
asphyxiator
, extinguisher
, fire extinguisher
)
a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
The fire extinguisher was used to put out the small fire in the kitchen
The fire extinguisher was used to put out the small fire in the kitchen
Peleus
Peleus /ˈpɛliəs/
noun
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A king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles
(
Peleus
)
a king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles
In Greek mythology, Peleus was known as the father of the great warrior Achilles.
In Greek mythology, Peleus was known as the father of the great warrior Achilles.
kilocalorie
kilocalorie /ˌkɪləˈkɑːləi/
noun
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A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
(
Calorie
, kilocalorie
, kilogram calorie
, large calorie
, nutritionist's calorie
, kcal
)
a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
Strickland
Strickland /ˈstrɪklənd/
noun
-
United States architect and student of Latrobe (1787-1854)
(
Strickland
, William Strickland
)
United States architect and student of Latrobe (1787-1854)
