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epilator
epilator /ˈɛpɪleɪtər/
noun
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A cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
(
depilator
, depilatory
, epilator
)
a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
Uncompahgre Peak
Uncompahgre Peak /ˌʌnkəmˈpɑːɡreɪ piːk/
noun
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The highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
(
Uncompahgre Peak
)
the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
birdbath
birdbath /ˈbɜrdˌbæθ/
noun
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(
)
An ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in
(
birdbath
)
an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in
The garden's birdbath attracted various birds throughout the day.
The garden's birdbath attracted various birds throughout the day.
reaction
reaction /riːˈækʃən/
noun
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()
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
(
chemical reaction
, reaction
)
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
There was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water
there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water
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()
An idea evoked by some experience
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reaction
)
an idea evoked by some experience
His reaction to the news was to start planning what to do
his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do
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()
A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
(
reaction
, response
)
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
A bad reaction to the medicine
a bad reaction to the medicine
His responses have slowed with age
his responses have slowed with age
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Doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
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reaction
)
doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
His style of painting was a reaction against cubism
his style of painting was a reaction against cubism
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Extreme conservatism in political or social matters
(
reaction
)
extreme conservatism in political or social matters
The forces of reaction carried the election
the forces of reaction carried the election
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A response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
(
reaction
)
a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
He was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance
he was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance
John feared his mother's reaction when she saw the broken lamp
John feared his mother's reaction when she saw the broken lamp
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(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body
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reaction
)
(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
every action has an equal and opposite reaction