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polish

/ˈpɒlɪʃ/ /ˈpɑlɪʃ/

Meanings
noun
A substance used to polish.

Examples :

"A good silver polish will remove tarnish easily."
substance material

Related Words

Illustration imperfections

imperfections noun

/ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/ /ˌɪmpɚˈfekʃənz/

Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.

"You can accept your imperfection or try to improve."

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refinement noun

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/

The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

"The jeweler's meticulous refinement of the gold removed all traces of impurities, resulting in a beautiful, gleaming necklace. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration cleanliness

cleanliness noun

/ˈklɛnlinəs/

The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.

"Cleanliness is next to godliness. (proverb)"

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coarseness noun

/ˈkɔːrsnəs/ /ˈkoʊrsnəs/

The property of being coarse, roughness or primitiveness, unrefined or unpolished.

"The coarseness of the sandpaper made it unsuitable for polishing delicate wood. "

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smoothness noun

/ˈsmuːðnəs/

The condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.

"The smoothness of the new kitchen counter made it easy to clean. "

Illustration lecturer

lecturer noun

/ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/

A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.

"The university hired a new lecturer to teach history. "

Illustration cleaning

cleaning verb

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration classmates

classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

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grinding verb

/ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/

To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

"The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "