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anionic detergent
nounlow
/ˌæn.aɪˈɒn.ɪk dɪˈtɜː.dʒənt/A cleaning agent in which the active part of the molecule carries a negative electrical charge when dissolved in water.
anis
nounC1
/ˈæn.ɪs/A plant of the parsley family, or its aromatic seeds, used for flavouring.
anisaldehyde
nounC2
/ˌæn.ɪsˈæl.dɪ.haɪd/An aromatic organic compound, specifically an aldehyde, with a distinct anise-like odor, used in flavoring, perfumery, and organic synthesis.
anise
nounC1
/ˈæn.ɪs/A flowering plant (Pimpinella anisum) whose seeds are used as a flavouring.
aniseed
nounC1
/ˈænɪsiːd/The dried seed of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum), used as a flavouring agent due to its strong, sweet, liquorice-like taste and aroma.
aniseikonia
nounVery Low
/ˌæn.ɪ.saɪˈkəʊ.ni.ə/A condition in which the two eyes perceive images of different sizes or shapes.
anisette
nounC1-C2 / Low Frequency
/ˌæn.ɪˈzet/A sweet, clear, anise-flavoured liqueur, often served as a digestif.
anishinaabe
adjectivenounlow
A member of the Ojibwe or closely related Algonquian peoples of North America; the original, good, or true people.
anisocoria
nounVery low
/ˌæn.ɪ.səʊˈkɔː.ri.ə/A medical condition where the pupils of the eyes are unequal in size.
anisodactyl
adjectivenounExtremely Low
/ˌanɪsə(ʊ)ˈdaktɪl/Having unequal toes, typically with three toes pointing forward and one backward (as in most perching birds).
anisogamete
nounC2/Very Rare
/ˌæn.aɪ.səʊ.ˈɡæ.miːt/A gamete (reproductive cell) that differs in size and/or form from the gamete of the opposite sex with which it fuses.
anisogamy
nounVery Low
/ˌæn.ɪˈsɒɡ.ə.mi/A type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes (sex cells) that fuse together are of different sizes, typically a large ovum and a small sperm.
anisole
nounC1+ / Extremely Rare / Specialist
/ˈanɪsəʊl/A colourless liquid aromatic ether, methoxybenzene, with the chemical formula C₆H₅OCH₃, having an aroma similar to anise.
anisometropia
nounLow
/ˌanʌɪsə(ʊ)mɪˈtrəʊpɪə/A condition of the eyes in which they have unequal refractive power.
anisotropy
nounC2
/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒt.rə.pi/The property of being directionally dependent; having different physical properties when measured along different axes.
anisyl acetate
nounVery Low
/ˈæn.ɪ.sɪl ˈæs.ɪ.teɪt/A chemical compound with a sweet, floral aroma reminiscent of anise, used primarily as a fragrance and flavoring agent.
anisyl alcohol
nounVery Low (Specialist/Chemical)
/ˈæn.ɪ.sɪl ˈæl.kə.hɒl/A naturally occurring organic compound, specifically an aromatic alcohol derived from anise oil, used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.
anita
nounLow
/əˈniːtə/A female given name of Spanish origin.
anjou
nounC2
/ˈɒnʒuː/A variety of pear with a greenish-yellow skin.
ankara
nounLow to Medium (for capital); Low (for fabric, but common in specific fashion/cultural contexts).
/ˈæŋkərə/The capital city of Turkey; also (in fashion) a brightly coloured, often wax-printed fabric or style of dress originating from West Africa.

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