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cleaving

/ˈkliːvɪŋ/ /ˈklɛvɪŋ/

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verb

To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.

Examples :

"The wings cleaved the foggy air."

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To break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces.

Examples :

"The technician is carefully cleaving the silicon wafer to create smaller computer chips. "

material science technology mineral process structure technical physics chemistry

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verb

To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting.

Examples :

"The truck cleaved a path through the ice."

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To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.

Examples :

"The enzyme is cleaving the large sugar molecule into smaller, easier-to-digest components. "

chemistry biochemistry biology science

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verb

Examples :

"The lumberjack was cleaving the large log with a sharp axe. "

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Of a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division.

Examples :

"The geologist demonstrated the mineral's cleaving by striking it sharply, causing it to split neatly along a flat plane. "

material geology physics science

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To cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto.

Examples :

"The young child was cleaving to her mother's leg, afraid of the new playground. "

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noun

The act of one who cleaves, splits, or severs.

Examples :

"The woodcutter's powerful cleaving sent logs flying, each piece neatly split for the fireplace. "

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noun

The act of one who cleaves, clings, or adheres.

Examples :

"Her unwavering cleaving to her principles made her a respected figure in the school. "

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