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- sequentially compact set/sɪˈkwen.ʃəl.i kəmˈpækt sɛt/A set in a topological space where every sequence in the set has a subsequence that converges to a point within the set.nounVery low frequency
- sequester/sɪˈkwɛstə/To isolate, separate, or hide away from others.nounverbverb-transitiveC1-C2
- sequestrant/sɪˈkwɛstrənt/A chemical agent that binds and isolates specific metal ions in a solution, preventing them from interfering with other processes.nounLow
- sequestrate/ˈsiːkwəstreɪt/To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or a claim is resolved.verbverb-transitiveC2
- sequestration/ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən/The act of isolating, removing, or confiscating something, especially property or assets, often by legal or official authority.nounC2
- sequestrectomy/ˌsiː.kwəˈstrek.tə.mi/The surgical removal of a sequestrum, which is a fragment of dead bone that has separated from healthy bone during necrosis.nounVery low
- sequestrum/sɪˈkwɛstrəm/A piece of dead bone tissue that has become separated from healthy bone during a disease process, typically osteomyelitis.nounVery Rare
- sequin/ˈsiːkwɪn/A small, shiny, decorative disk, typically made of metal or plastic, sewn onto clothing for ornamentation.nounC1
- sequoia/sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/A very large, long-lived, evergreen tree native to California and Oregon, belonging to the cypress family.nounC1
- sequoia national park/sɪˈkɔɪ.ə ˈnæʃ.ən.əl pɑːk/A specific national park in California, USA, known for its giant sequoia trees.nounLow frequency in global English; medium-high frequency in US English, especially in contexts of travel, nature, and conservation.
- sequoya/sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/A very large evergreen tree native to California, known for its immense size and longevity.nounC1/C2
- ser/sɛː/The permanent or defining identity or essence of a person or thing.nounVery Low
- sera/ˈsɪərə/The plural of serum, the clear, watery fluid that separates from blood when it clots, often used in medical and biological contexts.nounLow (technical term)
- serac/ˈsɛr.æk/A large block or pinnacle of glacial ice, typically formed where a glacier flows over a steep drop or where crevasses intersect.nounC2
- seraglio/sɪˈrɑːlɪəʊ/The women's apartments (harem) in a Muslim palace; a palace or residence of a Sultan, especially in the former Ottoman Empire.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- serai/sɛˈraɪ/An inn or caravanserai, especially in Muslim countries, where travelers can rest.nounRare (C2+)
- serajevo/ˌsærəˈjeɪvəʊ/The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.nounLow
- seramNot applicableNot an English word. This is a Malay/Indonesian word meaning 'creepy', 'spooky', or causing fear/shivers.nounVery low / Non-existent
- serang/səˈræŋ/To make a sudden, violent attack or assault.nounRare / Obsolete
- serape/sɛˈrɑːpeɪ/A long, blanket-like shawl or wrap, often brightly coloured and striped, worn as a garment, especially in Mexico.nounLow
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