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mache

/ˈmɑːʃeɪ/

Meanings
noun
Valerianella locusta, a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae often cultivated as a salad green or herb.

Examples :

"We added mache to our salad for a mild, nutty flavor and extra vitamins. "
plant vegetable food agriculture biology

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radioactivity noun

/ˌreɪdioʊækˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌreɪdiːoʊækˈtɪvɪti/

Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.

"The old watch contained radium, which caused its hands to glow in the dark due to radioactivity. "

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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vitamins noun

/ˈvaɪtəmɪnz/ /ˈvɪtəmɪnz/

Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

"Eating fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins that help keep us healthy and energetic. "

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

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cultivated verb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

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sustained verb

/səˈsteɪnd/

To maintain, or keep in existence.

"The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces."

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flavoured verb

/ˈfleɪvərd/ /ˈfleɪvəd/

To add flavoring to something.

"Here are a few options, aiming for simplicity and clarity: * She flavoured the water with lemon. * He flavoured his coffee with vanilla syrup. * My mom flavoured the chicken with herbs and spices. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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daughters noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚz/ /ˈdɔːtəz/ /ˈdɔ.tɚz/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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glutinous adjective

/ˈɡluːtɪnəs/

Glue-like, sticky, viscid.

"The glutinous rice flour made the dough very sticky and hard to handle. "