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Trigonella foenumgraecum
Trigonella foenumgraecum /ˌtraɪɡəˈnɛlə ˈfiːnəmˌɡriːkəm/
noun
-
Annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry
(
fenugreek
, Greek clover
, Trigonella foenumgraecum
)
annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry
matchstick
matchstick /ˈmætʃstɪk/
noun
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A short thin stick of wood used in making matches
(
matchstick
)
a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
He struck the matchstick against the box to light the candle.
He struck the matchstick against the box to light the candle.
accelerator
accelerator /əkˈsɛləˌreɪtər/
noun
-
(
)
A pedal that controls the throttle valve
(
accelerator pedal
, gas pedal
[ N. American] , gun
, accelerator
, gas
[ N. American] , throttle
)
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
He stepped on the gas
he stepped on the gas
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()
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
(
throttle valve
, accelerator
, throttle
)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
You need to adjust the throttle to increase your speed
You need to adjust the throttle to increase your speed
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A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
(
accelerator
, atom smasher
, particle accelerator
)
a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
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(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
(
accelerator
, catalyst
)
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
shyness
shyness /ˈʃaɪnəs/
noun
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A feeling of fear of embarrassment
(
shyness
)
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
His shyness was evident when he hesitated to join the group conversation.
His shyness was evident when he hesitated to join the group conversation.
