ethylene
noun
How to pronounce ethylene?
The word ethylene sounds like eth-yl-ene
/'ɛθə,lin/
What is the definition of ethylene?
nouna flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
How to say ethylene and what does ethylene mean?
regrettable
adjective
How to pronounce regrettable?
The word regrettable sounds like re-gret-ta-ble
/ri'grɛtəbəl/
What is the definition of regrettable?
adjectivedeserving regret
Examples
- regrettable remarks
- it's regrettable that she didn't go to college
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biodegradable
adjective
How to pronounce biodegradable?
The word biodegradable sounds like bi-o-de-grad-a-ble
/,baɪoʊdɪ'greɪddəbəl/
What is the definition of biodegradable?
adjectivecapable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
Examples
- a biodegradable detergent
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fawkes
noun
How to pronounce fawkes?
/fɔks/
What is the definition of fawkes?
nounEnglish conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
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hummer
noun
How to pronounce hummer?
The word hummer sounds like hum-mer
What is the definition of hummer?
noun(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
nouna singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
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osaka
noun
How to pronounce osaka?
The word osaka sounds like o-sa-ka
What is the definition of osaka?
nounport city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan
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clammy
adjective
How to pronounce clammy?
The word clammy sounds like clam-my
/'klæmi/
What is the definition of clammy?
adjectiveunpleasantly cool and humid
Examples
- a clammy handshake
- clammy weather
How to say clammy and what does clammy mean?
intent
noun, adjective
How to pronounce intent?
The word intent sounds like in-tent
/ɪn'tɛnt/
What is the definition of intent?
adjectivegiving or marked by complete attention to
Examples
- so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred
nounan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Examples
- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
nounthe intended meaning of a communication
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megalomaniac
noun
How to pronounce megalomaniac?
The word megalomaniac sounds like meg-a-lo-ma-ni-ac
/,mɛɡəloʊ'meɪni,æk/
What is the definition of megalomaniac?
nouna pathological egotist
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agitato
How to pronounce agitato?
The word agitato sounds like a-gi-ta-to
How to say agitato and what does agitato mean?
artificial
adjective
How to pronounce artificial?
The word artificial sounds like ar-ti-fi-cial
/,ɑrtə'fɪʃəl/
What is the definition of artificial?
adjectiveartificially formal
Examples
- that artificial humility that her husband hated
adjectivecontrived by art rather than nature
Examples
- artificial flowers
- artificial flavoring
- an artificial diamond
- artificial fibers
- artificial sweeteners
adjectivenot arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
How to say artificial and what does artificial mean?
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