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freebase

/ˈfɹiːbeɪs/

Meanings
noun
The purified, dry form of an amine, especially an alkaloid natural product, that is normally used in solution.

Examples :

"The chemist carefully weighed the freebase before dissolving it in the solvent for the experiment. "
chemistry substance compound technical medicine

Related Words

Illustration inhaling

inhaling verb

/ɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/ /ˈɪnˌheɪlɪŋ/

To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

"After running the race, she was inhaling deeply to catch her breath. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration dissolving

dissolving verb

/dɪˈzɒlvɪŋ/ /dɪˈsɒlvɪŋ/

To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.

"The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority."

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration impurities

impurities noun

/ɪmˈpjʊərətiz/ /ɪmˈpjʊərəɾiz/

The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.

"Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead."

Illustration purified

purified adjective

/ˈpjʊrɪfaɪd/ /ˈpjɔːrɪfaɪd/

Made or rendered pure or more pure.

"He will only drink purified water."

Illustration alkaloid

alkaloid noun

/ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/

Any of many organic heterocyclic bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

"The coffee bean contains caffeine, which is a stimulating alkaloid. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

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solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "