dilution
noun
How to pronounce dilution?
The word dilution sounds like di-lu-tion
/dɪ'luʃən/
What is the definition of dilution?
nouna diluted solution
nounweakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
How to say dilution and what does dilution mean?
psalms
noun
How to pronounce psalms?
The word psalms sounds like psalms
/sɑmz/
What is the definition of psalms?
nounan Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
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desperately
adverb
How to pronounce desperately?
The word desperately sounds like des-per-ate-ly
/'dɛspərɪtli/
What is the definition of desperately?
adverbwith great urgency
Examples
- the soil desperately needed potash
in intense despair
Examples
- the child clung desperately to her mother
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pliant
adjective
How to pronounce pliant?
The word pliant sounds like pli-ant
/'plaɪənt/
What is the definition of pliant?
adjectiveable to adjust readily to different conditions
adjectivecapable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
Examples
- pliant molten glass
adjectivecapable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
Examples
- a pliant young tree
adjectivecapable of being influenced or formed
Examples
- a pliant nature
How to say pliant and what does pliant mean?
ration
verb, noun
How to pronounce ration?
The word ration sounds like ra-tion
/'ræʃən/
What is the definition of ration?
verbdistribute in rations, as in the army
Examples
- Cigarettes are rationed
nouna fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
verbrestrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
Examples
- Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
nounthe food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
Examples
- the rations should be nutritionally balanced
How to say ration and what does ration mean?
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