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 vibes vibes /ˈvaɪbz/

noun

  1. [Informal] A percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound  ( vibes [Informal] , vibraharp [ N. American] , vibraphone )
    a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
     The jazz band featured an impressive solo on the vibraphone
    The jazz band featured an impressive solo on the vibraphone


 famishment famishment /ˈfæmɪʃmənt/

noun

  1. [Archaic] A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period  ( famishment [Archaic] , starvation )
    a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
     The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.
    The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.


 chabasite chabasite /ˈkæbəˌzaɪt/

noun

  1. A group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum  ( chabasite , chabazite )
    a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum


 latent period latent period /ˈleɪtənt ˈpɪriəd/

noun

  1. The time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms  ( latent period )
    the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms
  2. The time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it  ( latency , latent period , reaction time , response time )
    the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it