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releaser
noununcommon
/rɪˈliːsə(r)/A person or device that sets something free or makes it available.
releasing factor
nounLow
/rɪˈliːsɪŋ ˈfæktə/A substance, typically a hormone or neurohormone, that stimulates the release of another hormone from an endocrine gland.
releasing mechanism
nounC1/C2
/rɪˈliːsɪŋ ˈmɛkənɪz(ə)m/A physical device, system, or part designed to hold something securely and then allow it to be freed or detached in a controlled manner.
relegate
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/To consign or assign something to an inferior rank, position, or state of importance, often as a form of dismissal or downgrading.
relegated
adjectiveverbC1
/ˈrɛl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪd/To assign to a lower or less important position, rank, or category; to demote or consign to a secondary status.
relegation
nounC1
/ˌrelɪˈɡeɪʃn/The action of moving someone or something to a lower or less important position, rank, or division.
relent
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/rɪˈlɛnt/To become less severe, harsh, or strict; to soften one's attitude or actions.
relenza
nounLow
/rəˈlen.zə/A brand name for the antiviral drug zanamivir, used to treat and prevent influenza.
relet
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌriːˈlɛt/To let or lease a property again to a new tenant, especially after the previous tenancy has ended.
relevance
nounC1
/ˈrɛl.ɪ.vəns/The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
releve
nounRare / Technical
/ˈrɛl.ə.veɪ/In ballet, a movement where the dancer rises onto the balls of the feet (demi-pointe) or to full pointe.
relexify
verb-transitiveLow (specialized term)
/ˌriːˈlɛksɪfaɪ/To replace the vocabulary of a language with that of another language while retaining the original grammatical structure.
reliability
nounHigh
/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/The quality of being trustworthy, dependable, or consistently good in performance.
reliance
nounB2
/rɪˈlaɪ.əns/The state of being dependent on or having trust in something or someone.
relic
nounC1
/ˈrɛlɪk/A surviving object or fragment from a past culture, era, or person, valued for its age, history, or association.
relic area
nounC2
/ˈrel.ɪk ˌeə.ri.ə/A geographical region where an older form of a language, cultural practice, or physical feature has been preserved due to isolation, while surrounding areas have changed.
relict
nounC2
/ˈrɛlɪkt/A surviving remnant of something that was once more widespread or abundant; a widow.
relief
nounB1
/rɪˈliːf/The feeling of happiness or reassurance that comes when something unpleasant, painful, or worrying ends or is reduced.
relief map
nounC1
/rɪˈliːf ˌmæp/A map that uses shading, contour lines, or three-dimensional representation to show the elevation and terrain of an area.
relief pitcher
nounB2
/rɪˈliːf ˈpɪtʃə(r)/A baseball pitcher who replaces the starting pitcher during a game.

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