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(noun) an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) |
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Synonyms: atomic number 16, sulfur, sulphur |
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Related Words: brimstone, chemical element, element, native sulfur |
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(noun) the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees |
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Synonyms: due south, south |
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Related Words: cardinal compass point |
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(noun) 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the System International d'Unites |
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Synonyms: sec, second |
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Related Words: leap second, time unit, unit of time |
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(noun) a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm |
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Synonyms: mho, reciprocal ohm, siemens |
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Related Words: conductance unit |
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