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| breadboard |
a board on which experimental designs for an electrical circuit may be laid out. [1/2 definitions] |
| fluor |
any compound that fluoresces when exposed to radiation, often added to experimental samples as a radiation indicator. [1/2 definitions] |
| guinea pig |
one subjected to a new or experimental procedure in order to test its validity or effectiveness. [1/2 definitions] |
| little theater |
a small theater, producing experimental and usu. amateur drama. [1/2 definitions] |
| MX |
abbreviation of "missile, experimental." (see "MX missile.") |
| nonexperimental |
combined form of experimental. |
| nuclear reactor |
any of several devices that initiate and control a nuclear fission chain reaction to produce energy and material used for experimental and medical purposes. |
| off Broadway |
professional drama produced in New York City in small theaters located outside the Broadway theater district and characterized by experimental productions. [2 definitions] |
| off-Broadway |
being or pertaining to professional drama produced in New York City in small theaters located outside the Broadway theater district and characterized by experimental productions. |
| postexperimental |
combined form of experimental. |
| test pilot |
a pilot who flies new or experimental aircraft to examine their conformity to design standards and ascertain their fitness for use. |
| three-wheeler |
a vehicle with three wheels, such as a tricycle or some early or experimental cars. |
| tinker |
to make or repair, or attempt to make or repair, something in an experimental or unskillful manner. [1/7 definitions] |
| unpracticed |
of a method, procedure, or the like, untested, untried, or experimental; not frequently used or done. [1/2 definitions] |
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