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where are transition elements located on the periodic table

/wɛər ɑːr trænˈzɪʃən ˈɛlɪmənts loʊˈkeɪtɪd ɒn ðə ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ [where are transition elements located on the periodic table]

[idiom] A specific scientific inquiry regarding the placement of d-block elements, which occupy groups 3 through 12 in the central region of the periodic table.

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where does malala yousafzai currently live

/wɛər dʌz məˈlɑːlə ˈjuːsəfzaɪ ˈkʌrəntli lɪv/ [wɛər dʌz məˈlɑːlə ˈjuːsəfzaɪ ˈkʌrəntli lɪv]

[idiom] A specific inquiry seeking the present geographical residence or domicile of the Pakistani activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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where is mexico located in south america

/wɛər ɪz ˈmɛksɪkoʊ loʊˈkeɪtɪd ɪn saʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/ [where is mexico located in south america]

[idiom] A common geographical misconception or query; in reality, Mexico is located in the southern part of the North American continent, bordering the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the south.

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whet

/wɛt/ [whet]

[verb] To sharpen the blade of a tool or weapon, or to stimulate or excite an appetite, desire, or interest.

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whetting

/ˈwɛt.ɪŋ/ [whetting]

[verb] Sharpening the blade of a tool or weapon, typically with a stone.

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which of the following is a factor of fx 4x³ 11x² 75x 18

/wɪtʃ əv ðə ˈfɒləʊɪŋ ɪz ə ˈfæktər əv ɛf ɛks/ [which of the following is a factor of f(x) = 4x³ - 11x² - 75x + 18]

[idiom] A standard mathematical examination query used to identify a linear binomial that divides a given cubic polynomial without leaving a remainder.

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which polynomials are prime check all of the boxes that apply

/wɪtʃ ˌpɒl.ɪˈnoʊ.mi.əlz ɑːr praɪm tʃek ɔːl əv ðə ˈbɒks.ɪz ðæt əˈplaɪ/ [which polynomials are prime check all of the boxes that apply]

[idiom] A specific instructional prompt used in mathematics assessments requiring the respondent to identify all irreducible polynomials from a provided list.

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whichever

/wɪtʃˈɛvər/ [whichever]

[adjective] Specifying any one of a number of things or people without restriction, depending on choice or circumstances.

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while

/waɪl/ [while]

[conjunction] During the time that; at the same time as.

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whip

/wɪp/ [whip]

[noun] An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash or strap, used for urging on animals or administering punishment.

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whiskers

/ˈwɪskərz/ [whiskers]

[noun] The long, stiff projecting hairs growing on the face of a cat, mouse, or other mammal, typically used as feelers.

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whisper

/ˈwɪspər/ [whisper]

[verb] To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of privacy.

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whispers

/ˈwɪspərz/ [whispers]

[noun] Plural form of whisper: a soft, hushed voice or sound produced by speaking without vocal cords.

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white

/ˈwaɪt/

[adjective] Of the color of fresh snow or milk, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; the opposite of black.

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who invented the first touchscreen mobile phone

/huː ɪnˈvɛntɪd ðə fɜːrst ˈtʌtʃskriːn ˈmoʊbaɪl foʊn/ [who invented the first touchscreen mobile phone]

[idiom] A common historical query referring to the creation of the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, which debuted in 1992 and featured the first functional touchscreen interface on a mobile device.

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who is the riddle of epicurus written by

/huː ɪz ðə ˈrɪd.əl ɒv ˌɛp.ɪˈkjʊə.rəs ˈrɪt.ən baɪ/ [who is the riddle of epicurus written by]

[idiom] A common search query inquiring about the author or creator of the philosophical text, book, or paradox associated with the Riddle of Epicurus.

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who named the sun

/huː neɪmd ðə sʌn/ [who named the sun]

[idiom] A rhetorical question used to express the futility of seeking a specific origin for ancient, universally recognized, or primordial concepts.

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who were the generals that died at gettysburg

/huː wɜːr ðə ˈdʒɛn.ər.əlz ðæt daɪd æt ˈɡɛt.ɪz.bɜːrɡ/ [who were the generals that died at gettysburg]

[idiom] A specific historical query regarding the high-ranking military officers (Union and Confederate) who were killed in action or died of wounds sustained during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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