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degrader

A therapeutic agent or compound designed to identify and selectively eliminate specific…

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ubiquitin

A small regulatory protein found in all eukaryotic cells that marks other proteins for…

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deleverage

To reduce the amount of debt used to finance the purchase of assets, often done by…

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dovish

Relating to a policy stance that favors lower interest rates or monetary easing to…

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mizunara

A rare species of Japanese oak tree used to produce high-quality casks for aging whisky,…

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crawlable

Referring to content on a website that is structured in a way that allows search engine…

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multicurrency

Pertaining to, involving, or capable of handling several different types of national…

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wealthtech

A sub-sector of fintech that provides technology-driven solutions for investment…

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cassiterite

A heavy, dense, brown or black mineral that serves as the primary ore for producing tin.

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columbite

A black or brownish-black mineral ore that is a primary source of niobium and often…

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ferberite

A dark, iron-rich mineral that is part of the wolframite group and serves as a…

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tantalite

A dense, dark-colored mineral consisting of iron and manganese tantalite, which is the…

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wolframite

A heavy, brownish-black mineral consisting of iron and manganese tungstate, which is a…

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microenterprises

Very small-scale businesses, typically operated by one person or a small family with…

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declinature

The formal act or state of refusing an insurance claim or declining to provide coverage.

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maund

A traditional unit of weight used in South Asia, particularly for agricultural…

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retting

The process of soaking fibrous plants, such as jute, in water to loosen the fibres from…

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depositary

A financial institution or entity that holds assets, such as shares of foreign stock, on…

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intersubsegment

Refers to a transaction, payment, or relationship occurring between smaller parts…

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whipsawing

Moving or shifting rapidly and erratically in opposing directions, often characterized by…

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flowsheet

A visual or descriptive diagram representing the sequential steps, processes, and…

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dehulled

Having had the outer husk, shell, or covering removed from a seed or grain.

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parc

The total number of motor vehicles in a specific area, country, or segment, often used in…

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unhedged

Referring to financial assets or positions that have not been protected against the risk…

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intercoolers

Mechanical devices used in turbocharged engines to cool the air after it has been…

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idempotency

A property of an operation whereby it can be applied multiple times without changing the…

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crossarms

Horizontal supports or bars attached to utility poles, used to hold electrical wires or…

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bimini

An open-fronted, collapsible canvas top used on a boat to provide shade and protection…

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foredeck

The section of a boat's deck that is located in the front or bow area.

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starboard

The right-hand side of a boat or ship when a person on board is facing toward the front,…

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portside

The left side of a ship or boat when facing forward.

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flybridge

An open deck located on top of a boat's cabin, equipped with a second steering station…

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passagemaker

A type of motor yacht specifically designed and engineered for long-distance, extended…

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crashworthiness

The ability of a vehicle to protect its occupants from injury or death during a collision.

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hyaluronan

A naturally occurring viscous substance found in the body's connective tissues that acts…

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berahyaluronidase

A specific enzyme used in drug delivery technology to break down tissue barriers,…

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catalysing

Causing, accelerating, or bringing about an important event or significant change.

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zettahashes

A unit of measurement representing one sextillion (10^21) cryptographic hash operations,…

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transmittal

The formal act of sending or passing something, such as a bill or official document, from…

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amphora

A tall, two-handled ceramic vessel with a narrow neck, used in winemaking to ferment or…

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cellarmaster

The professional in charge of the winemaking process and the cellar operations,…

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ultramax

A specific class of dry bulk carrier vessels, typically ranging between 60,000 and 65,000…

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wingsail

A rigid, wing-shaped sail designed for ships that mimics an airplane wing to provide…

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cartelisation

The act of companies in a specific industry colluding to fix prices, restrict production,…

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metamerism

A phenomenon where two colored samples appear to match under one light source but look…

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technophobia

An irrational fear, aversion, or strong skepticism regarding new technology or its…

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colorimetric

Relating to the measurement of color based on specific, fixed conditions or scientific…

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pataca

The official currency of Macau, which is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar.

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