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Description of buy in bulk (phrase)
to purchase large amounts of products (often to get a discount)

Samples of buy in bulk
Deciding whether your business should buy in bulk isn't as straightforward as deciding whether to shop at Costco for your household.

Determination of buy in bulk
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Description of farsightedness (noun: no plural)
ability to see distant objects clearly but near vision is impaired

Samples of farsightedness
Farsightedness is another term for long-sightedness.

Determination of farsightedness
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Description of dioxide (noun: plural: dioxides)
a compound with 2 oxygen atoms in it

Samples of dioxide
Carbon dioxide is an example of a dioxide gas.
Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons will be less dramatically reduced, possibly by considerably less than half, while carbon dioxide emissions will increase because catalysts lead to heavier fuel consumption (only lean-burn engines which use less fuel would cut CO 2 emissions, but progress on them is slow).



   
Description of primary lysosome (noun: plural: primary lysosomes)
a cytoplasmic cell organelle that buds off from the golgi complex

Samples of primary lysosome
A primary lysosome becomes a secondary lysosome when it fuses with vesicles that contain matter to be ingested.

Determination of primary lysosome
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Description of urea (noun: no plural)
a waste product made when amino acids are broken down

Samples of urea
Urea is made in the liver and excreted in the urine.



   
Description of uni- (preffix)
one

Samples of uni-
A unicellular organism has only one cell.



   
Description of inter- (preffix)
between

Samples of inter-
Intercellular fluid is fluid that lies between cells.



   
Description of reverse (verb: reversed; reversed; reversing)
to turn back; to change back

Samples of reverse
Scientists continue to search for ways to reverse the aging process.



   
Description of experience (verb: experienced; experienced; experiencing)
to feel; to endure

Samples of experience
A diet which is bizarre or extreme may bring about weight loss if strictly adhered to but, as the brain draws on its reserves to make up for the deficiency in vital nutrients, the dieter is likely to become edgy, easily upset and to experience difficulty in making decisions.



   
Description of female (noun: plural: females)
a woman

Samples of female
Female sex cells are called ova.



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