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stopwatch
nounB1
/ˈstɒp.wɒtʃ/A handheld timepiece designed to measure elapsed time precisely, typically with a button to start, stop, and reset.
stopword
nounLow (Specialist term)
/ˈstɒp.wɜːd/A commonly used word that is filtered out during text processing because it lacks significant meaning for search or analysis.
storable
adjectivenounC2
/ˈstɔːrəbl/Capable of being stored or kept for future use.
storage
nounB1
/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ/The action or method of keeping something safe or in reserve for later use; the space where items are kept.
storage battery
nounC1
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˌbætəri/A device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells that can be charged by an electric current and then discharged to provide electrical power.
storage capacity
nounC1
/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ kəˈpæs.ə.ti/The maximum amount of data or physical material that can be held in a container, device, or space.
storage cell
nounMedium-High (technical contexts), Low (general everyday use)
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˌsel/A single unit within a larger storage structure or system, often physical.
storage device
nounB2
/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ dɪˌvaɪs/A physical component or system used to save and retrieve digital data.
storage disease
nounLow
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ dɪˌziːz/A medical condition caused by abnormal accumulation of substances in the body's cells.
storage heater
nounB2
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˈhiːtə/An electrical heater that stores thermal energy during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper, then releases it gradually as heat throughout the day.
storage organ
nounLow (C1/C2)
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˈɔːɡən/A specialised part of a plant used to store nutrients and energy, often for survival during dormant periods.
storage polysaccharide
nounLow (C2)
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˌpɒl.iˈsæk.ə.raɪd/A carbohydrate polymer that organisms use to store energy for later use.
storage ring
nounC2
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ rɪŋ/A device in particle physics consisting of a circular vacuum tube in which charged particles are stored at high speed.
storage tube
nounC1
/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ ˌtjuːb/A cylindrical container or device designed specifically for holding and protecting items in an organized manner, often for long-term preservation.
storage wall
nounLow/Medium
/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ wɔːl/A wall containing built-in storage units, such as shelves, cabinets, or compartments, typically designed to maximize space in a room.
storax
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˈstɔːraks/A fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees, used historically in medicine, incense, and perfumery.
storax family
nounVery Low
/ˈstɔːræks ˌfæm(ə)li/A taxonomic grouping of flowering plants in the family Styracaceae, characterized by trees and shrubs that often produce aromatic resins.
store
adjectivenounverb+2A1 (Common)
/stɔː(r)/A place where goods are kept for sale; to keep or accumulate something for future use.
store and forward
verbC2
/ˌstɔːr ən ˈfɔːwəd/A telecommunications/networking technique where data is temporarily stored at an intermediate point before being sent to its final destination.
store brand
nounB2
/ˈstɔː brænd/A product manufactured specifically for a retailer, bearing the retailer's own name or label instead of a national manufacturer's brand.

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