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The ripe testes or milt of a male fish, often used as an article of food.
“The chef prepared a delicate dish featuring sautéed soft roe of herring.”
The quality or state of being easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
“She loved the softness of the velvet fabric against her skin.”
A person or entity that conceives, designs, programs, tests, and maintains computer applications, frameworks, or software systems.
“She works as a senior software developer at a leading artificial intelligence startup.”
A professional who applies the principles of engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software.
“The software engineer spent the morning debugging the new mobile application's authentication module.”
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
“The heavy clay soil in the garden needs to be enriched with compost.”
The branch of science concerned with the formation, classification, mapping, and physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils, often in relation to their use and management.
“She decided to major in soil science to help farmers improve crop yields sustainably.”
Resembling, containing, or covered with soil; dirty or earthy in texture or appearance.
“The gardener wiped his soily hands on his apron after planting the roses.”
An evening party or social gathering, typically held in a private house for conversation, music, or entertainment.
“She hosted an elegant soirée for her closest friends and colleagues.”
A botanical or archaic term for the soybean plant (Glycine max) or its seeds, often used in scientific or international trade contexts.
“The agricultural report detailed the yield projections for the soja crop in the southern provinces.”
Fitted with a sole, especially referring to shoes or boots that have been repaired with a new sole.
“O sapateiro entregou o meu sapato favorito bem solado.”
A member of the military who has completed their active duty service but remains part of the armed forces, subject to being recalled to active duty if necessary.
“O soldado da reserva foi convocado para o treinamento anual de atualização.”
A person who serves in an army, especially a member of a land-based military force.
“The soldier stood at attention during the morning ceremony.”
Not involving anyone or anything else; only or exclusively.
“The decision was based solely on the evidence provided during the trial.”
Formal and dignified; serious, earnest, or lacking humor.
“A solemn silence fell over the crowd as the memorial began.”
A secondary classification or specific state of matter that maintains a fixed shape and volume, distinct from a primary or standard solid in a technical or experimental context.
“The researchers identified the new crystalline structure as a stable solid 2 phase under high pressure.”