plimsolls

/ˈplɪmzɒlz/ /ˈplɪmsɔlz/

Meanings

noun

A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.

Examples :

"My younger brother wore his plimsolls to play basketball in the park. "

noun

The plimsoll symbol ⦵ (or o) that is used as a superscript in the notation of thermodynamics to indicate an arbitrarily chosen non-zero reference point.

Examples :

"Chemists use the symbol with the plimsolls superscript, H°, to represent the standard enthalpy change, a value referenced to a specific, agreed-upon condition. "

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Related Words

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

referenced verb

/ˈrɛfərənsd/ /ˈrɛfrənst/

To provide a list of references for (a text).

"You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it."

notation noun

/noʊˈteɪʃən/

The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.

"In math class, the teacher explained the notation for writing exponents, like 2 raised to the power of 3, using a small number above and to the right. "

precursor noun

/pɹɨˈkɜɹ.səɹ/

That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.

"The new math curriculum was a precursor to significant changes in the school's overall approach to learning. "

reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

superscript noun

/ˈsuːpərskrɪpt/ /ˈsjuːpərskrɪpt/

A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

"The recipe called for 2 teaspoons of sugar, as indicated by the superscript "2" next to the word "teaspoons". "

plimsoll noun

/ˈplɪmsəl/ /ˈplɪmsɒl/

A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.

"For gym class, I wore my trusty plimsolls, perfect for running on the wooden floor. "

arbitrarily adverb

/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrɪli/ /ˌɑːrbəˈtrɛrɪli/

In an arbitrary manner.

"The winner was chosen arbitrarily."

thermodynamics noun

/ˌθɜːrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ /ˌθɝːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

""Understanding thermodynamics helps engineers design more efficient engines that convert heat into motion." "

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

trainers noun

/ˈtɹeɪnə(ɹ)z/

A person who trains another; a coach.

"The new gym hires experienced trainers to help members achieve their fitness goals. "