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Words Starting with “T

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/θɔː/

verb

To become melted or liquid as a result of warming up, or to cause something frozen to return to room temperature.

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/θɔːz/

verb

Becomes liquid or soft as a result of warming; melts (referring to ice, snow, or frozen food).

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/ðə ˈbæt.əl əv fɪˈlɪp.aɪ/

noun

A decisive military engagement fought in 42 BCE near the city of Philippi in Macedonia, resulting in the defeat of the forces of Brutus and Cassius by the Second Triumvirate, effectively ending the Roman Republic.

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/ðə tʃɪn ɪz tuː ðə nəʊz ænˈtɪəriə ɪnˈfɪəriə suːˈpɪəriə ˈmiːdiəl ɔː pɒˈstɪəriə/

idiom

A descriptive anatomical relationship identifying the chin as being located both below (inferior) and in front of (anterior) the nose.

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/ðə dʌkˈtɪl.ɪ.ti ɒv ˈkɒp.ər/

noun

The physical property of copper that allows it to be permanently drawn, stretched, or deformed into a thin wire or other shapes without breaking.

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/ðə fɜːrst ˈsɪv.əl wɔːr lænd ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt ɪn vərˈdʒɪn.jə/

noun

A historical military skirmish occurring on June 3, 1861, recognized as the first organized land battle of the American Civil War within the borders of Virginia.

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/ðə ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˈprɒp.ə.tiz ɒv ˈkɒp.ər/

noun

The observable and measurable material characteristics of the chemical element copper (Cu), such as its reddish-brown metallic luster, high thermal and electrical conductivity, malleability, and ductility.

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/ðə plæsˈtɪs.ə.ti əv ˈkɒp.ər/

noun

The physical property of copper that allows it to undergo permanent deformation under stress without breaking, making it exceptionally malleable and ductile.

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/təˈrɛs/

noun

A female given name of French origin.

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/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈheɪlaɪn/

adjective

Relating to or involving the combined effect of temperature and salinity on the density of seawater, which drives deep-ocean circulation.

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/θɪk/

adjective

Having a large distance between opposite surfaces or sides; measuring relatively wide from top to bottom or front to back.

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/ˈθaʊzənd ˈmɪljən/

noun

The cardinal number equal to $1,000,000,000$ ($10^9$); one thousand times one million; a billion in the short scale.

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/θrɛd ə strɪŋ/

verb

To pass a piece of string, cord, or thread through an opening, hole, or series of objects.

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/θraɪs/

adverb

Three times.

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/θʌm/

noun

The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four fingers.

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/ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/

verb

To experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation, often caused by excitement, cold, or a physical stimulus.

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/toʊsts/

noun

Plural form of toast: slices of bread browned by exposure to radiant heat.

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/ˈtoʊld.nəs/

noun

The quality or state of having been told, narrated, or communicated.

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