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bulbs

/bʌlbz/

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noun

Knollen, Zwiebeln

Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

Examples :

"the bulb of the aorta"

part thing item appearance

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noun

Glühbirne, Leuchtmittel

Examples :

"I need to buy new bulbs for the lamp in my bedroom. "

Ich muss neue Glühbirnen für die Lampe in meinem Schlafzimmer kaufen.

utility technology electronics device electric

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noun

Zwiebeln

The bulb-shaped root portion of a plant such as a tulip, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.

Examples :

"My daughter planted tulip bulbs in the garden last fall, and we are excited to see them bloom this spring. "

Meine Tochter hat im letzten Herbst Tulpenzwiebeln im Garten gepflanzt, und wir freuen uns darauf, sie in diesem Frühjahr blühen zu sehen.

plant biology agriculture

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noun

Wulst, Bugwulst

A bulbous protuberance at the forefoot of certain vessels to reduce turbulence.

Examples :

"The large container ship had prominent bulbs at the front of its hull to help it move more smoothly through the water. "

Das große Containerschiff hatte markante Bugwülste am Bug, um sich reibungsloser durch das Wasser zu bewegen.

nautical vehicle technology

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noun

verlängertes Mark

The medulla oblongata.

Examples :

"Damage to the bulbs, located at the base of the brain, can be life-threatening. "

Schäden am verlängerten Mark, das sich an der Basis des Gehirns befindet, können lebensbedrohlich sein.

anatomy organ body medicine physiology

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verb

Sich aufblähen, sich wölben

To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.

Examples :

"The dough bulbs as it sits in the warm kitchen, ready to be baked into bread. "

Der Teig wölbt sich, während er in der warmen Küche steht und darauf wartet, zu Brot gebacken zu werden.

appearance biology