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- specific viscosity/spɪˌsɪf.ɪk vɪˈskɒs.ɪ.ti/A dimensionless number expressing the relative resistance to flow of a polymer solution compared to the pure solvent.nounC1+
- specific volume/spəˌsɪfɪk ˈvɒljuːm/The volume occupied by one unit of mass of a substance, typically expressed in cubic metres per kilogram (m³/kg).nounC2
- specification/ˌspes.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/A detailed, precise description of the requirements, dimensions, materials, or standards for something to be designed, built, or purchased.nounC1
- specificity/ˌspes.ɪˈfɪs.ə.ti/The quality of being specific, precise, or clearly defined.nounC1
- specify/ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/To state something clearly, precisely, and explicitly; to identify or define particular details, requirements, or conditions.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- specimen/ˈspesɪmɪn/An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.nounB2
- specimen plant/ˈspes.ɪ.mɪn plɑːnt/An individual plant cultivated and displayed for its outstanding size, form, or condition, often as a solitary, featured element in a landscape or garden.nounC2
- speciosity/ˌspiːʃiˈɒsəti/The quality of being seemingly true, reasonable, or attractive but actually false or misleading; superficial plausibility.nounRare/Low
- specious present/ˌspiːʃəs ˈprɛz(ə)nt/The short, immediate duration of time that is subjectively perceived as 'now', where past and future meet in direct perception.nounVery Low
- speck/spɛk/A very small spot, mark, or particle of something.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- speckle/ˈspɛk(ə)l/A small spot, mark, or patch of a different color or texture from the surface on which it appears.nounverbverb-transitiveC2
- speckle interferometry/ˈspɛk(ə)l ˌɪntəfəˈrɒmɪtri/An astronomical technique that uses multiple short-exposure images to overcome atmospheric distortion and achieve high-resolution observations of stars and other celestial objects.nounVery Low
- speckle pattern/ˈspɛk(ə)l ˈpæt(ə)n/A visual pattern consisting of numerous small, irregular spots or marks distributed across a surface.nounC1/C2
- speckled trout/ˈspɛkəld traʊt/A freshwater fish, typically a char or trout, characterized by numerous small, dark spots on its body.nounLow
- speckled wood/ˌspekəld ˈwʊd/A medium-sized butterfly with brown wings marked with pale yellow or cream spots.nounC1+
- specs/spɛks/An informal abbreviation for 'spectacles', meaning a pair of glasses worn to correct eyesight.plural-nounC1
- spect/spɛkt/(verb) To look at, observe, or inspect. (Archaic/Literary/Informal).nounVery Low / Archaic / Nonstandard
- spectacle/ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/A visually striking performance or display, often public and large-scale.nounB2
- spectacled cobra/ˈspɛktəkld ˈkəʊbrə/A venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by distinctive markings resembling eyeglasses on the rear of its hood.nounLow
- spectacles/ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn in front of the eyes to correct vision or protect them.plural-nounC1
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