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Posts made by Vihan Dobiriyal
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RE: Smarten up
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RE: Dilatation
Dilatation, also known as dilation, is a transformation that alters the size of a figure without changing its shape. In a wider context, it can also refer to the state of being stretched, expanded, or enlarged in other fields such as physics, biology, and engineering. For example, in medical terminology, it can describe the expansion of an organ or opening in the body.
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RE: green algae
Green algae is a large, diverse group of photosynthetic, aquatic organisms, often found in freshwater habitats. They belong to the Chlorophyta division and have chlorophyll-a and b, and store food as starch in their plastids. These unicellular or multicellular organisms exist in various forms such as colonies, long filaments or even as large seaweeds. They play significant roles in the environment, particularly in balancing the ecosystem by producing oxygen and serving as a food source for various marine animals. Some species are also used in human foods and other products.
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RE: Refreshing
Refreshing generally describes something that has a reinvigorating, renewing, rejuvenating or revitalizing effect. This term can be applied to various situations such as a refreshing drink, which is thirst-quenching, a refreshing sleep, which is restoring energy, or a refreshing viewpoint, which provides a new, stimulating perspective.
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RE: depend
To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
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RE: great sandy desert
The Great Sandy Desert is a large desert region located in the northwestern part of Australia. It is the countrys second largest desert, covering an area of approximately 360,000 square kilometers. The desert is characterized by vast areas of red sand dunes, rugged cliffs, and dry riverbeds. It primarily falls within the Pilbara and Kimberly regions of Western Australia with minimal permanent population. Its typical wildlife includes different reptile species, small mammals, and a variety of birds, while vegetation is mostly spinifex grasses, shrubs, and desert oaks. The climate is typically hot with very little rainfall throughout the year.
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RE: guinean monetary unit
The Guinean monetary unit is the official currency used in the Republic of Guinea, a country in West Africa. It is known as the Guinean Franc and its code is GNF. Like other monetary units, it is used in the country for transactions and represents a standard unit of value. The actual worth of the Guinean Franc against other currencies fluctuates depending on various economic factors.
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accessory cephalic vein
a vein that passes along the radial edge of the forearm and joins the cephalic vein near the elbow
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shark-liver oil
a fatty yellow to brown oil obtained from the livers of sharks; used for dressing leather and as a source of vitamin A
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RE: Oftentimes
From the composition of this word it is reasonable to believe, that oft was once an adjective, of which often was the plural; which seems retained in the phrase thine often infirmities. Frequently; many times; often.
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RE: mycenaen
Mycenaen refers to an ancient civilization of the late Bronze Age on the mainland of Greece, centered around the city of Mycenae. This civilization existed from around 1600-1100 BC. The term also refers to anything related to this civilization, including its art, architecture, language, or cultural artifacts. This period of Greek history is particularly known for its epic literature, including the works of Homer, which tell stories of Mycenaean heroes.
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st. andrew's cross
a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
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RE: papillary muscle
The papillary muscles are muscles located in the ventricles of the heart. They attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves (also known as the mitral and tricuspid valves) via the chordae tendineae and contract to prevent inversion or prolapse of these valves on systole (or ventricular contraction). The papillary muscles constitute about 10% of the total heart mass.
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RE: chloroxylon
Chloroxylon is a genus of flowering plants within the Rutaceae family. It is characterized by hard, durable timber that is often used in construction or furniture making. There are three species within this genus, with Chloroxylon swietenia being the most widespread, commonly known as East Indian satinwood, Ceylon satinwood, or Sri Lanka satinwood. They are mostly found in dry, deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.
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RE: scandentia
Scandentia is a biological order of mammals that includes tree shrews. They are small animals found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. The order Scandentia is divided into two families: Tupaiidae, which contains most of the species, and Ptilocercidae, which includes the pen-tailed tree shrew. Despite the name, tree shrews are not true shrews and their classification has been debated, with some placing them closer to primates.
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chemical science
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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RE: scotland
A country in northwest Europe to the north of England and forming part of the United Kingdom.