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reducer |
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a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized |
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radio beacon |
Noun
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a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes |
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radio beacon |
Noun
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a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation |
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ratan |
Noun
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a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms |
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reduction gear |
Noun
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gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed |
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radio chassis |
Noun
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a chassis for a radio receiver |
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rattrap |
Noun
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a trap for catching rats |
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rattrap |
Noun
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filthy run-down dilapidated housing |
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rattrap |
Noun
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a difficult entangling situation |
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radio compass |
Noun
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a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals |
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rake handle |
Noun
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the handle of a rake |
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reed pipe |
Noun
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organ pipe with a vibrating reed |
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radiogram |
Noun
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a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) |
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radiogram |
Noun
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a message transmitted by wireless telegraphy |
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ravehook |
Noun
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a hooked hand tool used to prepare the seams of a boat for oakum |
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reed stop |
Noun
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an organ stop with the tone of a reed instrument |
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radiograph |
Noun
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a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) |
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ramekin |
Noun
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a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions |
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ramekin |
Noun
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a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes |
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reef knot |
Noun
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a square knot used in a reef line |
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rayon |
Noun
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a synthetic silklike fabric |
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ramequin |
Noun
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a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions |
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ramequin |
Noun
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a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes |
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razor |
Noun
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edge tool used in shaving |
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razor |
Verb
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shave with a razor |
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refectory |
Noun
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a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery) |
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ramipril |
Noun
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an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack |
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refectory table |
Noun
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a long narrow dining table supported by a stretcher between two trestles |
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razorblade |
Noun
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a blade that has very sharp edge |
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radio interferometer |
Noun
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radio telescope that uses interference patterns from two antennas instead of a parabolic antenna |
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refill |
Noun
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a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents |
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refill |
Noun
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a prescription drug that is provided again |
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refill |
Verb
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fill something that had previously been emptied |
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ramjet |
Noun
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a simple type of jet engine |
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razor edge |
Noun
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an edge that is as sharp as the cutting side of a razor |
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radio link |
Noun
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a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave) |
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ramjet engine |
Noun
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a simple type of jet engine |
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reaction-propulsion engine |
Noun
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a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream |
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radiometer |
Noun
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meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic) |
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reaction engine |
Noun
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a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream |
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radiomicrometer |
Noun
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radiometer that is extremely sensitive |
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refinery |
Noun
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an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance |
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reaction turbine |
Noun
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a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust |
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radiopharmaceutical |
Noun
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pharmaceutical consisting of a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy |
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reflecting telescope |
Noun
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optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece |
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reading lamp |
Noun
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a lamp that provides light for reading |
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radio-phonograph |
Noun
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electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player |
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rammer |
Noun
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a tool for driving something with force |
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reading room |
Noun
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a room set aside for reading |
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reflector |
Noun
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optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece |