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refined sugar
refined sugar /rɪˈfaɪnd ˈʃʊɡər/
noun
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A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
(
refined sugar
, sugar
)
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
A spoonful of sugar added just the right amount of sweetness to her cup of tea.
A spoonful of sugar added just the right amount of sweetness to her cup of tea.
genus Tephrosia
genus Tephrosia /ˈtɛfrəʊsiə/
noun
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Genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas
(
genus Tephrosia
, Tephrosia
)
genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas
mainspring
mainspring /ˈmeɪnˌsprɪŋ/
noun
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The most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
(
mainspring
)
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
Without a functioning mainspring, the clock would come to a standstill.
Without a functioning mainspring, the clock would come to a standstill.
communication system
communication system /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/
noun
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(
)
A system for communicating
(
communication system
)
a system for communicating
The company invested heavily in upgrading its communication system.
The company invested heavily in upgrading its communication system.
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Facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information
(
communication equipment
, communication system
)
facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information