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 estivation estivation /ˌɛstɪ'veɪʃən/

noun

  1. [American] (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens  ( aestivation , estivation [American] )
    (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens
  2. [American] (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period  ( aestivation , estivation [American] )
    (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period


 paramagnetism paramagnetism /ˌpærəˈmæɡnətɪzəm/

noun

  1. Materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed  ( paramagnetism )
    materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed
      Aluminum exhibits paramagnetism when exposed to a magnetic field.
    Aluminum exhibits paramagnetism when exposed to a magnetic field.


 joie de vivre joie de vivre /ʒwɑː də viːvrə/

noun

  1. A keen enjoyment of living  ( joie de vivre )
    a keen enjoyment of living
      Her infectious laughter and joie de vivre brightened up every gathering.
    Her infectious laughter and joie de vivre brightened up every gathering.


 State of Eritrea State of Eritrea /ˈsteɪt ɒv ɛˈriːtriə/

noun

  1. An African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993  ( Eritrea , State of Eritrea )
    an African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993
      The Dahlak Archipelago in Eritrea is a popular destination for scuba diving
    The Dahlak Archipelago in Eritrea is a popular destination for scuba diving


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