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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites. Synonyms: sec, second.

An abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions). Synonyms: atomic number 16, sulfur, sulphur.

The cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees. Synonyms: due south, south, southward.

A unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm. Synonyms: mho, reciprocal ohm, siemens.

The 19th letter of the Roman alphabet.

(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work. Synonyms: entropy, randomness.

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— The Student's Elements of Geology • Sir Charles Lyell

... saw Andromache's obstinate refusal to her lover's importunities, he whispered me in the ear that he was sure she would never have him; to which he added with a more than ordinary vehemence, "You cannot imagine, sir, what it is to have to do ...

— The Age of Pope - (1700-1744) • John Dennis

... and also to take care of a little garden. One day he carelessly broke a valuable gold-fish jar much prized by the family. His master naturally became enraged and reproached him for his negligence. The young man coolly told him that if he would come to his father's house he could replace the broken vessel by making his own selection from his father's collection of gold-fish jars. This irritated the master, who thought that the lad was adding insult to injury. However, ultimately, his ...

— America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat • Wu Tingfang

... of young men whom she treated with scant courtesy, and with a great deal of common sense in her pretty head. The girls' influence upon each other, which was cemented by a very deep affection, was wholly beneficial; for whereas Diana awakened Meryl from too much dreaminess, Meryl's quiet dignity had a softening effect upon Diana's too great exuberance of spirits and occasional boyish lack of refinement, which was more the result of a boisterous capacity ...

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