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- clinopyroxene/ˌklʌɪnə(ʊ)ˈpʌɪrɒksiːn/A common group of rock-forming silicate minerals that are part of the pyroxene family, characterized by having a monoclinic crystal system and containing elements such as calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium.nounSpecialist
- clinostat/ˈklaɪ.nə(ʊ).stæt/A scientific instrument that rotates a plant or organism slowly around a horizontal axis to eliminate the directional influence of gravity on its growth.nounVery Low (Specialized Technical Term)
- clinozoisite/ˌklɪnə(ʊ)ˈzɔɪzaɪt/A greyish-green or brown silicate mineral closely related to epidote, forming prismatic crystals.nounVery low
- clinquant/ˈklɪŋkənt/Tinsel-like or gaudy glitter; superficially showy, but cheap or false finery.adjectivenounC2
- clint/klɪnt/A large, flat block of limestone or other hard rock, typically one separated by fissures (grykes).nounC1/C2
- clinton/ˈklɪntən/A surname of notable public figures, primarily associated with Bill Clinton (42nd U.S. President) and Hillary Clinton (U.S. Secretary of State).nounC2
- clintonia/klɪnˈtəʊnɪə/A woodland plant of the lily family, native to North America and Eastern Asia, characterized by broad leaves, blue or white berries, and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers.nounVery Low
- clintonomics/ˌklɪntəˈnɒmɪks/The economic policies and principles associated with Bill Clinton's presidency (1993–2001).nounLow
- clio/ˈklaɪəʊ/The Greek Muse of history and heroic poetry, traditionally depicted holding a scroll or written tablets.nounRare
- cliometrics/ˌklaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪks/The application of economic theory and quantitative methods to study economic history.nounVery Low
- clip/klɪp/A small device for holding things together; to cut or trim something, especially with scissors or shears.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- clip art/klɪp ɑːt/pre-made, simple, often cartoon-style images, icons, or graphics used in documents, presentations, and early digital media.nounLow-Medium
- clip bond/klɪp bɒnd/A technique or process for attaching, fastening, or securing two things together, often quickly, using a clip or clasp-like mechanism, potentially under pressure.nounSpecialised / Low
- clip joint/ˈklɪp ˌdʒɔɪnt/An establishment, typically a nightclub, bar, or strip club, that charges customers excessively high prices, often through deceptive practices or pressure tactics.nounLow
- clip on/ˌklɪp ˈɒn/An item designed to be attached or fastened to something else with a clip or clasp.adjectivenounplural-noun+1B2
- clip-clop/ˈklɪpˌklɒp/An onomatopoeic word imitating the rhythmic sound of a horse's hooves on a hard surface.nounLow
- clipboard/ˈklɪp.bɔːd/A small board with a clip at the top for holding paper, used for writing on while standing or moving.nounMedium
- clipped form/ˌklɪpt ˈfɔːm/A shortened version of a word created by omitting one or more syllables.nounB2
- clipper/ˈklɪp.ər/A tool or device for cutting or trimming, especially hair, nails, or hedges.nounB2
- clipper bow/ˈklɪpə baʊ/A strongly-raked, sharply forward-curving bow design characteristic of clipper ships.nounLow
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