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pulverisation |
Noun
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a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles |
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putting to death |
Noun
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the act of terminating a life |
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paternity |
Noun
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the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing |
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paternity |
Noun
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the kinship relation between an offspring and the father |
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paternity |
Noun
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the state of being a father |
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product development |
Noun
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improving an existing product or developing new kinds of products |
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point of departure |
Noun
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a beginning from which an enterprise is launched |
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point of departure |
Noun
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a place from which an enterprise or expedition is launched |
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purgation |
Noun
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the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge |
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purgation |
Noun
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a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites |
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purgation |
Noun
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purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels |
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purification |
Noun
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the act of purging of sin or guilt |
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purification |
Noun
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a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites |
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purification |
Noun
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the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities |
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purification |
Noun
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the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) |
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pasteurization |
Noun
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partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food |
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peace initiative |
Noun
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opening move in negotiating a peace treaty |
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pasteurisation |
Noun
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partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food |
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preparation |
Noun
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the act of preparing something, such as food, by the application of heat |
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preparation |
Noun
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preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) |
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preparation |
Noun
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activity leading to skilled behavior |
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preparation |
Noun
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the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose |
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preparation |
Noun
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the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening |
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preparation |
Noun
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(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord |
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preparation |
Noun
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the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) |
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preparation |
Noun
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a substance prepared according to a formula |
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perfection |
Noun
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the act of making something perfect |
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perfection |
Noun
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an ideal instance |
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perfection |
Noun
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the state of being without a flaw or defect |
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poaching |
Noun
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cooking in simmering liquid |
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product introduction |
Noun
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the introduction (usually by an advertising campaign) of a new product or product line |
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progress |
Verb
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form or accumulate steadily |
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progress |
Verb
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move forward, also in the metaphorical sense |
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progress |
Noun
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gradual improvement or growth or development |
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progress |
Noun
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the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) |
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progress |
Noun
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a movement forward |
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progress |
Verb
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develop in a positive way |
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progression |
Noun
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the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) |
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progression |
Noun
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a movement forward |
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progression |
Noun
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a series with a definite pattern of advance |
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pump priming |
Noun
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introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing |
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pump priming |
Noun
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spending money raised by borrowing |
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procession |
Noun
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the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) |
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procession |
Noun
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the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation |
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procession |
Noun
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(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost |
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pollution |
Noun
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the act of contaminating or polluting |
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pollution |
Noun
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the state of being polluted |
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pollution |
Noun
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undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities |
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plain sailing |
Noun
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easy unobstructed progress |
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popularization |
Noun
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the act of making something attractive to the general public |