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nang

/næŋ/

Meanings
noun
A metal bulb filled with nitrous oxide gas, inhaled for its disassociative effects, normally intended as a propellant for whipped cream.

Examples :

"The street was littered with empty nangs and small metal cylinders, evidence of someone using nitrous oxide for recreation. "
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Illustration excellent

excellent adjective

/ˈɛksələnt/

Having excelled, having surpassed.

"The student's excellent performance on the math test showed they had surpassed their previous scores. "

Illustration satisfying

satisfying verb

/ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪŋ/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"Paying my bills on time is satisfying. "

Illustration littered

littered verb

/ˈlɪtərd/ /ˈlɪtəd/

To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

"By tossing the bottle out the window, he was littering."

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration propellant

propellant noun

/prəˈpɛlənt/ /proʊˈpɛlənt/

Anything that propels

"The compressed air was the propellant that launched the student's rocket across the field. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration masterful

masterful adjective

/ˈmæstɚfəl/ /ˈmæstərfʊl/

Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.

"The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful."

Illustration nitrous

nitrous noun

/ˈnaɪtrəs/

Nitrous oxide.

"The dentist gave the patient nitrous to help them relax during the tooth extraction. "

Illustration cylinders

cylinders noun

/ˈsɪlɪndərz/

A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.

"The engine has four cylinders that move up and down to power the car. "

Illustration inhaled

inhaled verb

/ɪnˈheɪld/ /ˈɪnˌheɪld/

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

"The runner inhaled deeply before sprinting the final lap. "

Illustration recreation

recreation noun

/ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/

Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

"After a long day of work, gardening was a welcome recreation. "

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

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

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "