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devore
nounC1
/dɪˈvɔːreɪ/a decorative textile technique where a pattern is created by chemically burning away parts of a fabric pile, typically velvet, leaving translucent areas.
devote
verbverb-transitiveB2
/dɪˈvəʊt/to give all or a large part of one's time, energy, or resources to a specific purpose, activity, or person.
devotee
nounC1
/ˌdɛvəˈtiː/A person who is very enthusiastic and dedicated to a particular activity, belief, or person.
devotion
nounC1
/dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n/Deep, passionate love, loyalty, or commitment, often involving selfless dedication.
devotional
adjectivenounC1
/dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l/Relating to or used in religious worship or prayer.
devour
verbverb-transitiveB2
/dɪˈvaʊə(r)/To eat something quickly and completely in a very hungry or eager manner.
devoy
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/dɪˈvɔɪ/A rare historical or obsolete surname; not a standard English word in modern dictionaries. In some contexts, has been used as an archaic verb meaning 'to convey away' or 'to empty'.
dew
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/djuː/Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night, from condensation of atmospheric vapour.
dew cell
nounC2 (Specialized)
/ˈdjuː ˌsɛl/An instrument or sensor designed to measure the formation of dew, often by detecting changes in electrical properties as moisture condenses on a cooled surface.
dew line
acronymnounlow
/ˈdjuː laɪn/A radar defence system established across North America during the Cold War.
dew plant
nounLow
/ˈdjuː ˌplɑːnt/A succulent plant, especially of the genus Mesembryanthemum or related genera, that stores water in its leaves and often has glistening, dew-like droplets on its surface.
dew point
nounB2-C1
/ˈdjuː pɔɪnt/The temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapour, causing condensation and dew formation.
dew pond
nounVery low (C2 level)
/ˈdjuː pɒnd/A shallow, usually circular artificial pond on chalk downland, designed to collect rainwater and dew.
dew snail
nounLow
/ˈdjuː ˌsneɪl/A small land snail that is commonly seen in gardens and damp places, often moving on moist vegetation in the early morning when dew is present.
dew-point spread
nounC1-C2 (Technical)
/ˈdjuː pɔɪnt spred/The numerical difference between the air temperature and the dew point temperature.
dew-worm
nounLow/Rare
/ˈdjuː wɜːm/A large earthworm, especially of the species Lumbricus terrestris, found on the surface of the ground in the morning or evening, often used as fishing bait.
dewan
nounLow
/dɪˈwɑːn/A chief financial officer, prime minister, or senior official in historical Indian and other South Asian royal courts or governments.
dewar
nounC1
/ˈdjuːə/A double-walled container designed to hold liquids at a constant, often very low, temperature for extended periods by minimising heat transfer.
dewar flask
nounLow/Technical
/ˈdjuːə ˌflɑːsk/A double-walled, vacuum-insulated container used to store substances at very low or very high temperatures for extended periods.
dewar vessel
nounVery Low
/ˈdjuːə ˈvɛsəl/A double-walled flask with a vacuum between the walls, used to store liquefied gases or maintain substances at very low temperatures, typically made of glass or metal.

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