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 Alpine glacier Alpine glacier /ˈælˌpaɪn ˈɡleɪʃəɹ/

noun

  1. A glacier that moves down from a high valley  ( Alpine glacier , Alpine type of glacier )
    a glacier that moves down from a high valley


 computed axial tomography computed axial tomography /kəmˈpjuːtɪd ˈæksɪəl təˈmɑːgrəfi/

noun

  1. A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis  ( CAT , computed axial tomography , computed tomography , computerized axial tomography , computerized tomography , CT , computerised axial tomography [British] , computerised tomography [British] )
    a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis


 sorbet sorbet /ˈsɔrbɛt/

noun

  1. An ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice  ( sorbet , water ice )
    an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice
      The raspberry sorbet was a refreshing palate cleanser between courses
    The raspberry sorbet was a refreshing palate cleanser between courses


 interface interface /ˈɪnɝˌfeɪs/

noun

  1. () (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects, liquids or chemical phases)  ( interface )
    (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects, liquids or chemical phases)
  2. (computing) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)  ( interface , port )
    (computing) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
      I use a USB port to connect my printer to my computer
    I use a USB port to connect my printer to my computer
  3. The overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other  ( interface )
    the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
      The interface between chemistry and biology
    the interface between chemistry and biology
  4. (computing) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system  ( interface , user interface )
    (computing) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system


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