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strange particle
nounC2 (Specialist)
/streɪndʒ ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/A subatomic particle that contains at least one strange quark (s-quark), characterized by the quantum property of strangeness, which is conserved in strong and electromagnetic interactions but not in weak interactions.
strange quark
nounVery low in general discourse; high in particle physics.
/streɪndʒ kwɑːk/An elementary particle of the quark family, characterized by a property called 'strangeness', having a charge of -1/3e.
strangeness
nounC1
/ˈstreɪndʒnəs/The quality of being unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand; unfamiliarity.
stranger
nounB1
/ˈstreɪn.dʒər/A person whom one does not know; someone with whom one is not acquainted.
stranger rape
nounC2
/ˈstreɪn.dʒə ˌreɪp/A sexual assault committed by a person with whom the victim had no prior relationship or acquaintance.
stranger's gallery
nounC2
/ˈstreɪndʒəz ˈɡæləri/An elevated seating area at the back of a hall, especially in a legislative chamber, for the use of the general public to observe proceedings.
stranger, the
nounB1
/ˈstreɪn.dʒər/A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.
strangle
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveMedium
/ˈstræŋɡl/To kill someone by compressing their throat to prevent breathing.
stranglehold
nounC1
/ˈstræŋ.ɡəl.həʊld/A powerful, restrictive, and dominating control over something or someone.
strangles
nounB2 (Low-frequency technical term in general discourse; common within veterinary/equine contexts)
/ˈstræŋ.ɡəlz/A highly contagious bacterial infection of horses and related animals, affecting the upper respiratory tract and lymph nodes.
strangulate
verbverb-transitiveC2 / Very Low Frequency / Technical
/ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/to constrict or compress something, especially a part of the body like a blood vessel or the neck, so as to prevent circulation, breathing, or function.
strangulated hernia
nounVery Low
/ˈstræŋɡjəleɪtɪd ˈhɜːniə/A dangerous medical condition where part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall and becomes tightly constricted, cutting off its blood supply.
strangury
nounVery Rare / Specialized Medical
/ˈstræŋɡjʊri/A painful condition of the urinary system causing slow, difficult, and frequent urination, often with only drops being passed.
stranraer
nounVery Low
/strænˈrɑːr/A proper noun, referring to a town and ferry port in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland.
strap
nounverbverb-transitivemedium
/stræp/A long, narrow piece of flexible material, such as leather or cloth, used for fastening, securing, or carrying.
strap hinge
nounC1 - Low Frequency / Specialist
/stræp hɪndʒ/A type of hinge consisting of a long, narrow metal plate attached to one side of a door or gate, and a pin attached to the other, allowing it to swing open and closed.
strap work
nounC1
/ˈstræp ˌwɜːk/A decorative pattern or ornamentation consisting of interlacing bands or straps, typically carved in stone or plaster, or formed in metal.
strap-oil
nounArchaic/Very Low
/ˈstræp ɔɪl/A historical term for a humorous, euphemistic, or ironic threat of corporal punishment, particularly a beating with a leather strap.
straphang
verb-intransitiveLow
/ˈstræpˌhæŋ/To stand and hold onto a strap for support while riding in public transportation, typically due to lack of seats.
straphanger
nounLow
/ˈstræpˌhæŋ.ə/A person who stands while travelling on a crowded bus, train, or subway, holding onto a strap or handrail for support.

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