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nounC1
/trænˈspærənt ˈkɒntekst/A situation or environment where all relevant information, processes, or intentions are clearly visible, understood, and open to scrutiny.
transpeptidation
nounVery Low
/ˌtrænzˌpep.tɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/A biochemical process where a peptide bond is transferred from one molecule to another.
transpersonal psychology
nounlow
/ˌtrænzˈpɜːsənl saɪˈkɒlədʒi/A branch of psychology that focuses on spiritual, mystical, and transcendent aspects of human experience, beyond the personal ego.
transphobia
nounLow-Medium (Specialised term; increasing in public discourse)
/trænsˈfəʊbiə/Dislike of or strong prejudice against transgender people.
transpierce
verbverb-transitiveC2
/trænsˈpɪəs/To pierce through completely.
transpiration
nounLow
/ˌtræn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/The process by which water vapour is lost from plants through tiny pores in their leaves.
transpire
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/trænˈspaɪə(r)/To occur or happen; to become known or apparent.
transpired
adjectiveverbC1
/trænˈspaɪəd/To become known; to come to light (originally: to give off vapour or moisture).
transplant
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/trænsˈplɑːnt/To move (an organ, tissue, or plant) from one place or body to another.
transplantation antigen
nounLow in general English, high in medical and biological contexts.
/ˌtræns.plɑːnˈteɪ.ʃən ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/A molecule on cell surfaces that can provoke an immune response when tissue is transplanted from one individual to another, potentially causing rejection.
transplantee
nounLow
/ˌtræns.plɑːnˈtiː/A person who receives a transplant, especially of an organ or tissue.
transponder
nounC1
/trænˈspɒn.dər/An electronic device that receives a radio signal and automatically transmits a different signal in response.
transport
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/trænˈspɔːt/ (verb), /ˈtrænspɔːt/ (noun)To carry, move, or convey something or someone from one place to another.
transport cafe
nounC1
/ˈtrænspɔːt ˌkæfeɪ/A roadside cafe, typically basic and inexpensive, catering primarily to truck drivers and other long-distance road users.
transportation
nounC1
/ˌtræn.spɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
transporter
nounB2
/trænˈspɔː.tər/A person, vehicle, or device that transports goods or people from one place to another.
transporter bridge
nounVery Low
/trænˈspɔːtə brɪdʒ/A type of movable bridge where a car or platform is suspended from a fixed high-level structure, allowing it to carry vehicles and passengers across a river or other gap.
transposal
nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency, Technical/Legal Register)
/trænˈspəʊz(ə)l/The act of transposing or changing the order or position of elements.
transpose
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/trænˈspəʊz/To change the order or position of two or more elements.
transposing instrument
nounLow
/trænˈspəʊz.ɪŋ ˈɪn.strə.mənt/A musical instrument whose written music is not at the same pitch as the sounded pitch.

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