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- LEVOGYRE(chemistry) Levorotatory.
- MATCHBOXA small box, usually a small cardboard box, in which matches are kept.
- MYOPICNear-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.
- NEOPLASTICof or relating to a neoplasm, neoplastics, neoplasty or neoplasia
- NEUROTOXICHaving a toxic effect on nerve tissue.
- PHENOLICOf, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
- PIGMENTALOf or pertaining to pigment.
- PROTEANExceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
- QUAGMIREDResembling a quagmire
- QUIMThe female genitalia; the vulva.
- REDUCTASEAn enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate.
- REFLEXIVITYThe condition or state of being reflexive.
- RHINOPLASTYA type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.
- SCANTILYSparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner.
- SUCCINATEAny salt or ester of succinic acid.
- TEENAGEDAged between thirteen and nineteen inclusive; teenage.
- TEFLONSSynonym of polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE.
- THERMOPILEAn electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples
- THIOLA univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.
- TRAVELOGUEA description of someone's travels, given in the form of narrative, public lecture, slide show or motion picture.
- TWEENAlternative spelling of 'tween.
- WHIMSYA quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
- XYLOPHONICOf or pertaining to a xylophone.