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Explanation of
substitute
(verb)
forms: substituted; substituted; substituting
to take the place of; to replace
Sample of
substitute
If you substitute one or more of the hydrogen atom in ammonia with an alkyl group you form an amine.
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Explanation of
occur
(verb)
forms: occurred; occurred; occurring
to happen; take place
Sample of
occur
Elements usually occur in nature in a mixture of isotopes.
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Explanation of
deliver
(verb)
forms: delivered; delivered; delivering
to help the mother bring a baby into the world
Sample of
deliver
The midwife or doctor usually delivers babies.
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deliver
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Explanation of
contaminate
(verb)
forms: contaminated; contaminated; contaminating
to make a clean thing or person dirty
Sample of
contaminate
Bacteria contaminate surgical instruments so they must be sterilized.
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contaminate
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Explanation of
generalize
(verb)
forms: generalized; generalized; generalizing
to involve a large number of people or things
Sample of
generalize
Malignant cancers invade locally at first but then tend to generalize.
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Explanation of
centrifuge
(verb)
forms: centrifuged; centrifuged; centrifuging
to separate the parts of a liquid by spinning it at high speeds
Sample of
centrifuge
Blood can be centrifuged to separate plasma from the blood cells.
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centrifuge
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Explanation of
advise
(verb)
forms: advised; advised; advising
to recommend
Sample of
advise
The medical profession advise people not to smoke.
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advise
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Explanation of
mediate
(verb)
forms: mediated; mediated; mediating
to help facilitate or accelerate a process through action
Sample of
mediate
Neurotransmitters mediate transmission of the nerve impulse at the synapse.
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mediate
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Explanation of
absorb
(verb)
forms: absorbed; absorbed; absorbing
to take in; to take up
Sample of
absorb
The large intestine absorbs water back into the blood.
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absorb
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Explanation of
regenerate
(verb)
forms: regenerated; regenerated; regenerating
to grow again; to reform after injury
Sample of
regenerate
The epidermis can regenerate after injury.
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regenerate
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