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earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

(Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others

Boffin is a British slang term for a scientist, engineer, or other person engaged in technical or scientific research and development. A boffin was viewed by some in the regular services as odd, quirky or peculiar, though quite bright and essential to helping in the war effort through having and developing the key ideas leading to transformative military capabilities.

There seems to be a mismatch in terminology with fishworm - this term does not have a widely accepted direct definition in academic resources like zoology or biology. It might be unofficial or colloquial term for some types of worms used as fishing bait, such as earthworms or other species. If youre referring to internal parasites found in fish, commonly referred to as fish worms, theyre any number of parasitic worm species that infest fish, such as nematodes or tapeworms. It would be best to specify the context for a more accurate definition.

Gramicidin is a type of antibiotic that kills bacteria by increasing the permeability of the bacterial cell membrane, thus disrupting its normal function. It is composed of a mixture of several different related compounds, all of which have similar effects on bacteria. Gramicidin is usually used topically (applied to the skin), as it can be harmful or toxic if taken internally. It is primarily used for treating bacterial skin infections.

Viennese generally refers to something that is related to, characteristic of, or originating from Vienna, the capital city of Austria. This could be related to people (the inhabitants of Vienna), culture (Viennese music, food, architecture etc.), or even physical goods (Viennese pastries or furniture). For example, Viennese waltz is a specific style of dance that originated in Vienna.

a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments

A department in the French region of Rhône-Alpes.

A form of cyclotron in which charged particles are accelerated by an electric field that is synchronized with a magnetic field that keeps them in a circular path.

There seems to be some confusion with this term, as Coville doesnt appear to have a general definition in English dictionaries. However, Coville is often recognized as a surname. For example, Bruce Coville is a well-known childrens author. In a geographical context, Coville is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. The term may have different meanings in different contexts, so its important to determine its use in a given situation.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

full of malice or hate

A poliovirus vaccine is a pharmaceutical product used to prevent the occurrence of poliomyelitis (polio), caused by poliovirus. There are two types of polio vaccines - inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV). IPV is administered through injections and offers protection by introducing an inactivated or killed virus into the body, stimulating the bodys immune system. OPV, taken orally, contains weakened poliovirus which triggers the immune system to produce antiviral antibodies. Both types serve to establish and boost immunity against all three types of poliovirus.

the property of having a relatively small size

Charles Edward Ringling (December 2, 1863 – December 3, 1926) was one of the Ringling brothers, who owned the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus. He was in charge of production and greatly admired by the employees, who called him Mr. Charlie and sought his advice and help even for personal problems.

Seaside Goldenrod is a perennial plant species native to the coastal areas of North America, scientifically named Solidago sempervirens. It features tall, woody stems that can grow up to 8 feet in height, with small, yellow flowers that typically bloom in late summer or early fall. This plant is highly tolerant of salt and is commonly found growing in coastal marshes, beach dunes, and other seaside habitats.

in single pairs; coupled

More generally, any of a set of irrational or complex numbers that are zeros of the same polynomial with integral coefficients.

a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug

United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993)