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serpentines

/ˈsɜːrpəntiːnz/ /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪnz/

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noun

Serpentinas

Any of several plants believed to cure snakebites.

Examples :

"The old herbalist cultivated serpentines alongside other medicinal plants, hoping to discover the most effective treatment for venomous snakebites. "

El viejo herbolario cultivaba serpentinas junto con otras plantas medicinales, con la esperanza de descubrir el tratamiento más eficaz para las mordeduras de serpientes venenosas.

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Culebrina, forma temprana de cañón

An early form of cannon, used in the 16th century.

Examples :

""During the historical reenactment, the crew carefully loaded powder into the serpentines, preparing to simulate a 16th-century naval battle." "

Durante la recreación histórica, la tripulación cargó cuidadosamente pólvora en las culebrinas, preparándose para simular una batalla naval del siglo XVI.

military weapon history

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Serpentinas

A kind of firework.

Examples :

"The children shrieked with delight as the serpentines showered colorful sparks from the night sky. "

Los niños gritaron de alegría cuando las serpentinas lanzaron chispas coloridas desde el cielo nocturno.

entertainment item

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Serpentín

A coiled distillation tube.

Examples :

"The chemist carefully cleaned the serpentines before starting the distillation process. "

El químico limpió cuidadosamente el serpentín antes de comenzar el proceso de destilación.

chemistry device utensil science technical

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Curva serpentina

Any of several related cubic curves; anguinea

Examples :

"The roller coaster track featured sharp serpentines that whipped riders back and forth. "

La pista de la montaña rusa presentaba curvas serpentinas pronunciadas que azotaban a los pasajeros de un lado a otro.

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Serpentina

Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of a magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure.

Examples :

"The countertop was made of beautiful green serpentines, polished to a smooth, glossy finish. "

La encimera estaba hecha de hermosas serpentinas verdes, pulidas hasta obtener un acabado liso y brillante.

mineral geology material

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Afloramiento de serpentina, región de serpentina

An outcrop or region with soil and rock dominated by these minerals.

Examples :

"The hiking trail led us through areas of colorful serpentines, where unique wildflowers thrived in the mineral-rich soil. "

El sendero nos llevó a través de áreas de coloridos afloramientos de serpentina, donde flores silvestres únicas prosperaban en el suelo rico en minerales.

geology mineral environment area