Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
That part of a molecule attached to some core structure; a radical.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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noun
Any of the variable parts of amino acids that extend from the peptide backbone in proteins; they are referred to as R-groups, which branch off the backbone at the alpha carbon (Cα).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Auxiliary audio input fed to a synthesizer etc. and used to selectively trigger an effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: audio, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A separate blockchain attached to a parent blockchain (mainchain) to extend its functionalities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, finance
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Synonyms: childchain
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noun
On some railways, a chain fitted on both sides of a centre coupler or buffer at each end of a rail vehicle, which has a hook for connection to a corresponding chain on the next vehicle in a train.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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verb
To use auxiliary audio input in that manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: audio, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
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