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antiseptic
Science; General science
A drug used to destroy or prevent the growth of infectious microorganisms on or in the human or animal body, that is, on living tissue. The legal definition is stated in the ...
narcotic
Science; General science
A drug which diminishes the awareness of sensory impulses, especially pain, by the brain. This action makes narcotics useful therapeutically as analgesics. While they are the ...
dry-docking and heavylift ships
Science; General science
A dry dock is a facility that removes a ship from its water environment. A dry dock can be dug out of the ground, such as a graving dock. It can also be a floating dry dock, that ...
wind tunnel
Science; General science
A duct in which the effects of airflow past objects can be determined. The steady-state forces on a body held still in moving air are the same as those when the body moves ...
turmeric
Science; General science
A dye or a spice obtained from the plant Curcuma longa , which belongs to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is a stout perennial with short stem, tufted leaves, and short, ...
television studio
Science; General science
A facility designed for the production of television programs, which may be broadcast live concurrently with the production or recorded for later broadcast. A television studio ...
revetment
Science; General science
A facing or veneer of stone, concrete, or other materials constructed on a sloping embankment, dike, or beach face to protect it against erosion caused by waves or currents. The ...
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