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An installation or area specifically designed and equipped for the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in controlled or semi-controlled environments.
“The coastal aquaculture facility successfully increased its production of sustainable salmon this year.”
Enthusiasm or passion; intense warmth of emotion or feeling.
“She spoke about social justice with a fierce ardor that captivated the audience.”
A direct factual question inquiring whether the large reptile known as an alligator possesses a backbone (vertebrate) or lacks one (invertebrate).
“Students often ask, 'Are alligators vertebrates or invertebrates?' during their first life science unit.”
A common scientific inquiry regarding the chemical property of lipids, which are generally hydrophobic (water-repelling) due to their nonpolar hydrocarbon chains, though many are amphipathic, possessing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions.
“When students ask 'are lipids hydrophobic or hydrophilic explain', the teacher must clarify that while fats are hydrophobic, phospholipids are amphipathic.”
A frequent historical and genealogical question referring to the surviving lineage of the Irish writer Oscar Wilde, answered in the affirmative by the existence of his grandson Merlin Holland and great-grandson Lucian Holland.
“Biographers researching late-Victorian literature frequently address the question: are there any living descendants of Oscar Wilde?”
Indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs or practices; characterized by a lack of interest in or connection to religion.
“The society was largely areligious, focusing its cultural values on secular humanism rather than tradition.”
Relating to or containing silver, especially divalent silver in chemical compounds.
“The chemist analyzed the argentic compound to determine its crystal structure.”
A form of government in which power is held by the nobility or a privileged ruling class.
“The French Revolution sought to dismantle the power of the landed aristocracy.”
A mistake made in basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
“The accountant checked the ledger twice to ensure no arithmetic error had skewed the final balance.”
An error made during the process of performing basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
“The entire project failed because of a simple arithmetic mistake in the budget spreadsheet.”
Relating to the theological teachings of Jacobus Arminius, which emphasize human free will in salvation and reject the doctrine of unconditional election.
“The church adopted an Arminian stance, emphasizing that grace is available to all who choose to accept it.”
Military formations equipped with armored fighting vehicles, such as tanks and armored personnel carriers, designed for highly mobile and offensive combat operations.
“The general ordered the armored units to breach the enemy's defensive line.”
Located in a position surrounding something, or moving in a circle.
“She spun around to see who was calling her name.”
In a manner that reveals an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often showing contempt for others.
“He arrogantly dismissed the concerns of his team, believing his plan was flawless.”
A professional responsible for the overall visual style and imagery in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie or television productions.
“The art director worked closely with the photographers to ensure the magazine's layout matched the seasonal theme.”