label
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(verb) distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions |
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Related Words: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalize, tell, tell apart |
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(verb) distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom |
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Related Words: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalize, tell, tell apart |
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(verb) assign a label to; designate with a label |
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Related Words: address, brand, call, denominate, denounce, designate, direct, mark, name, stigmatize |
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(noun) a brief description given for purposes of identification; "the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture" |
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Related Words: description |
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(noun) an identifying or descriptive marker |
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Synonyms: gummed label, sticker |
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Related Words: bookplate, ex libris, mark, marker, marking, tag |
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(noun) a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction |
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Related Words: radioisotope |
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(verb) pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here" |
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Synonyms: judge, pronounce |
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Related Words: acquit, adjudge, assoil, clear, convict, declare, discharge, disqualify, exculpate, exonerate, find, hold, intonate, intone, nasalise, nasalize, qualify, rule, tout |
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(verb) attach a tag or label to; "label these bottles" |
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Synonyms: mark, tag |
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Related Words: attach, badge, code |
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(noun) a name given to a product or service |
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Synonyms: brand, marque, trade name |
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Related Words: name |
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