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| 3-D |
a method or medium for producing or showing images in, or as if in, three dimensions. [1/2 definitions] |
| admiral |
any of a family of brightly colored, medium to large-sized butterflies, found worldwide. [1/2 definitions] |
| Alpine |
in anthropology, a physical type of Caucasians with a medium complexion and stocky build. [1/4 definitions] |
| altocumulus |
a cloud having rounded, fluffy edges and a white or gray color, found at medium altitudes. |
| altostratus |
a thick dense cloud that forms a uniform gray sheet that often produces precipitation, found at medium altitudes. |
| amontillado |
a pale, medium dry Spanish sherry. |
| auburn |
a medium brown or reddish brown color. |
| bake |
to cook using dry heat at a medium oven temperature. Things such as bread, cookies, and pies are baked. [1/3 definitions] |
| black bear |
a medium-sized bear, usually with thick black or reddish brown fur. They are the most common bears in North America and live in forests and mountain areas. [1/2 definitions] |
| blackout |
a cessation of operations of a communications medium. [1/4 definitions] |
| Brownian motion |
the random movement of microscopic particles in a fluid medium, resulting from collision with molecules of the surrounding medium; Brownian movement. |
| brown recluse spider |
a highly poisonous, medium-sized brown spider that has a dark, violin-shaped mark on its body. |
| canary |
a pale to medium yellow color. [1/2 definitions] |
| censor |
to delete or omit (part of a written text or other medium) as a censor. [1/6 definitions] |
| chow2 |
a Chinese breed of dog. Chows are sturdy dogs of medium size with a thick red or black coat, a black tongue, and a tail that curls over the back. |
| chromatography |
a method of separating a mixture by passing it through a medium in which the component parts move at different rates. |
| colorado |
of cigars, medium in strength and color. |
| conductance |
the ability of a conductor or medium to transmit electrical current. (Cf. resistance.) |
| conduction |
the transmission or transfer, as of heat, electrical charges, or nervous impulses, through a medium. [1/2 definitions] |
| crappie |
either of two medium-sized members of the sunfish family, found in streams and lakes in the central and eastern United States. |
| cruiser |
a fast ship of medium size. Cruisers are used in wars. [1/3 definitions] |
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