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thetford mines
nounLow
/ˈθɛtfəd maɪnz/A city in Quebec, Canada, known historically for its asbestos mining industry.
thetis
nounVery Low
/ˈθiːtɪs/In Greek mythology, a sea nymph (Nereid), mother of Achilles.
theurgy
nounC2+ / Extremely Low Frequency
/ˈθiːɜːdʒi/The practice of rituals, ceremonies, or acts designed to invoke divine or supernatural agency, especially to bring about a specific result or transformation.
thew
nounArchaic/Literary
/θjuː/Physical or muscular strength, muscular power; (archaic) bodily vigour or sinew.
thiacetic acid
nounVery Low
/ˌθaɪəʊəˈsiːtɪk ˈæsɪd/An organic chemical compound containing sulfur, characterized by a strong, unpleasant odor, used primarily in synthetic organic chemistry.
thiamine
nounC1
/ˈθaɪ.ə.miːn/Vitamin B1, a nutrient essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
thiamine mononitrate
nounLow
/ˌθaɪ.ə.miːn ˌmɒn.əʊˈnaɪ.treɪt/A synthetic form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), used as a nutritional additive and food fortifier.
thiazide
nounLow
/ˈθʌɪəzʌɪd/A type of chemical compound derived from benzothiadiazine, used primarily as a diuretic to increase urine output and lower blood pressure.
thiazine
nounC2
/ˈθaɪəziːn/Any of a class of organic heterocyclic compounds containing a six-membered ring composed of four carbon atoms, one nitrogen atom, and one sulfur atom.
thiazole
nounLow
/ˈθaɪ.ə.zəʊl/A specific organic chemical compound containing sulfur and nitrogen in a five-membered ring.
thibodaux
nounVery Low
/ˈtɪbədoʊ/A proper noun primarily referring to a city in southeastern Louisiana, USA.
thick
adjectiveadverbnounB1
/θɪk/Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.
thick client
nounC1
/θɪk ˈklaɪənt/A networked computer that relies primarily on its own local processing power and storage, with server interaction mainly for data retrieval and updates.
thick milk
nounLow (as a fixed compound)
/θɪk mɪlk/Milk that has become viscous, typically due to souring or intentional thickening, often developing a semi-solid or lumpy consistency.
thick register
nounLow (Specialized, formal)
/ˌθɪk ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.stə/A type of register or record book with thick pages, often implying durability or a significant volume of information.
thick-knee
nounLow
/ˈθɪk niː/A type of bird in the family Burhinidae, also known as stone-curlew, characterized by large eyes, long legs, and a stout bill.
thick-tailed ray
nounlow
/ˈθɪk teɪld ˈreɪ/A type of ray (cartilaginous fish) characterized by a thick, often venomous tail, typically belonging to the family Dasyatidae.
thicken
verbverb-ambitransitiveB2
/ˈθɪkən/To make or become more dense, viscous, or substantial in texture or form.
thickener
nounLow frequency, specialized term.
/ˈθɪkənə/A substance that is added to a liquid to make it thicker or more viscous.
thickening
nounB2
/ˈθɪkənɪŋ/the process or result of becoming thicker in consistency or dimension.

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