Words Containing “tha”

A contract for a future marriage between two people.

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The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.

B

Inducing a release of mental or physical tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions.

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To abrade the surface of a lawn or turf in order to remove dead grass.

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(organic chemistry) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group.

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The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.

E

(anatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

H

Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.

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A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm.

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(biblical, mythology) A vast sea monster of tremendous strength, described as the most powerful and dangerous creature in the ocean.

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A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine.

M

(organic chemistry) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

M

(dated) Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.

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(UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).

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Any of various small passerine birds from the family Sittidae (and its single genus Sitta), found throughout the northern hemisphere and noted for their unusual proclivity for climbing down trees head first.

N

A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases.

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(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing ethyl-carbamate links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.

P

A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

S

(pharmacology) A drug sold during the late 1950s and early 1960s as a sleeping aid, and to pregnant women as an antiemetic to combat morning sickness and other symptoms, but withdrawn as causing severe birth defects, such as phocomelia; currently used to treat leprosy.

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(historical) A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.

T

(of a task) Not appreciated or rewarded.

T

A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction.

T

(medicine) A dental pain or ache.

T

To unfreeze.

U

The ability and means required.

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