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Ignition
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Ignition

Ignition (Science: radiobiology) in fusion, as in an ordinary (chemical) fire, ignition is the point where the temperature... Read More

Vent
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Vent

vent To snuff; to breathe or puff out; to snort. Origin: Cf. F. Venter to blow, vent wind (see Ventilate); but prob... Read More

Elongation
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Elongation

Definition noun (general) The state, act, or process of lengthening Supplement In general, the term elongation refers to the... Read More

Limbus
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Limbus

1. An extramundane region where certain classes of souls were supposed to await the judgment. As far from help as Limbo is... Read More