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41. constreinen v.
106 quotations in 8 senses
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Of a person: (a) to compel or force (sb. to do sth.), make (sb. do sth.); also, oblige, induce; (b) constreinen herte, constreinen wil, to exert pressure or compulsion on (someone's) heart or will……
42. consūetūde n.
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A traditional practice (of a nation, a group), a custom or tradition; of consuetude, according to tradition or custom; kepen, usen consuetude, to follow or observe a custom; taken consuetude, to……
44. corrō̆sī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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corrosive
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(a) Chemically corrosive; water corrosif, an acid; also fig.; (b) a chemically corroding substance, as an acid.
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51. declināciǒun n.
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(a) A hanging downward; (b) deterioration, degeneration.
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52. decorātī̆f adj.
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56. dē̆siccāciǒun n.
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(a) Med. Drying out, as by draining or treatment with a desiccative; (b) alch. removal of moisture by the application of heat, desiccation.
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58. dīaforē̆tic adj. & n.
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Med. (a) Capable of inducing or promoting perspiration; sudorific, diaphoretic; (b) a diaphoretic medicine.
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