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consummatory behaviour
nounC2
/kənˈsʌm.ə.tər.i bɪˈheɪ.vjə/An action that directly satisfies a biological drive or motivational state, representing the final, goal-oriented act in a behaviour sequence.
consumption
nounB2
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/The act or process of using up a resource, product, or substance.
consumption goods
plural-nounC1
/kənˈsʌmpʃən ɡʊdz/Goods produced for immediate use by consumers rather than for further production.
consumption tax
nounC1
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən ˌtæks/A tax levied on the purchase of goods and services.
consumption weed
nounLow (specialist/niche term)
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən wiːd/A term for cannabis (marijuana) intended for recreational or medicinal use by humans, as opposed to industrial hemp.
consumptive
adjectivenounC2 (Low-frequency, primarily historical/technical)
/kənˈsʌm(p)tɪv/Relating to, suffering from, or causing the wasting away of the body; specifically, of or relating to tuberculosis (historical medical usage).
contact
adjectiveinterjectionnoun+3C1 (Very High Frequency)
/ˈkɒn.tækt/The state of touching or being in direct physical connection; communication or interaction.
contact binary
nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialised technical term)
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˈbaɪ.nər.i/A pair of astronomical objects, typically stars, whose outer atmospheres are in physical contact or share a common envelope due to their mutual gravitational influence.
contact cement
nounB2
/ˈkɒn.tækt sɪˈmɛnt/A strong, fast-drying adhesive that bonds on contact, without requiring clamping or pressure.
contact centre
nounC1
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌsen.tər/A centralized office or facility where agents handle a large volume of inbound and outbound communications with customers, typically via phone, email, chat, or social media, for purposes of customer service, technical support, or sales.
contact dermatitis
nounLow-Frequency/Technical
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌdɜː.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/A skin inflammation caused by direct contact with an irritant or allergen.
contact flight
nounLow
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌflaɪt/A commercial airline flight that requires the passenger to change planes or airlines to reach the final destination, as opposed to a direct or through flight.
contact flying
nounTechnical/Low
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ/A style of aviation where pilots maintain visual reference to the ground or other aircraft, flying by sight rather than relying solely on instruments.
contact high
nounLow
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌhaɪ/A mild state of intoxication or euphoria experienced by a person who is not directly consuming a drug, simply from being in proximity to others who are using it, especially cannabis.
contact inhibition
nounC2
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/A biological process where the growth and division of cells slows or stops when cells touch each other.
contact lens
nounB1
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌlenz/A thin corrective or cosmetic lens placed directly on the surface of the eye.
contact magazine
nounLow
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌmæɡ.əˈziːn/A magazine whose content is focused on connecting individuals for personal or romantic relationships, often through personal advertisements.
contact man
nounC2
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌmæn/A person who serves as a point of connection or intermediary between two parties, often using their network of personal or professional relationships.
contact metamorphism
nounVery Low
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/A localized geological process where pre-existing rocks are altered by the heat and/or chemical influence of an intrusive igneous body (e.g., a magma chamber or dyke).
contact mine
nounC1
/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌmaɪn/A naval or land mine that explodes upon direct physical contact or close proximity of a target.

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