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transposition
nounC1
/ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/The act of moving something from one place, position, or sequence to another.
transposition cipher
nounC2
/ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən ˈsaɪfə(r)/A method of encryption where the positions of letters in a message are rearranged according to a fixed system, but the letters themselves are not changed.
transposon
nounLow in general English, high in scientific and technical contexts.
/trænzˈpəʊzɒn/A segment of DNA that can change its position within a genome.
transputer
nounRare
/trænzˈpjuːtə/A microprocessor designed for parallel computing, integrating memory and communication links on a single chip.
transrectification
nounExtremely Rare
/ˌtrænzˌrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/A highly technical term describing the process of converting an alternating current (AC) signal to direct current (DC) by means of a rectifier circuit or device positioned across, or through, a barrier or medium.
transrectifier
nounlow
/trænzˈrɛktɪfaɪə/A device that combines the functions of a transformer and a rectifier to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
transsexual
adjectivenounMedium
/trænzˈsek.ʃu.əl/A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, often involving medical transition.
transsexualism
nounLow
/trænzˈsekʃuəlɪzəm/The condition, state, or fact of being a transsexual person; the desire or intent to live as a member of the opposite sex, often accompanied by seeking medical interventions.
transship
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
/trænzˈʃɪp/To transfer cargo or goods from one ship or mode of transport to another during a journey.
transubstantiate
verbverb-transitiveVery Low
/ˌtrænsəbˈstænʃɪeɪt/to change one substance into another, particularly the consecrated bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ in Christian theology.
transubstantiation
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Specialized)
/ˌtrænsəbˌstænʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/In Christian theology, specifically Roman Catholic doctrine, the conversion of the substance of the Eucharistic bread and wine into the substance of the body and blood of Christ, with only the appearances (accidents) of bread and wine remaining.
transudate
nounC2
/ˈtrænsjuːdeɪt/A fluid substance that has passed through a membrane or tissue wall, especially by a passive process.
transudation
nounLow
/ˌtrænsjuːˈdeɪʃən/The process of a fluid passing through a membrane or porous substance.
transude
verbverb-intransitiveVery Low / Rare / Technical
/trænˈsjuːd/To ooze or pass slowly through pores, membranes, or other fine barriers (as a fluid does).
transuranic element
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˌtrænzjʊˈrænɪk ˈelɪmənt/A chemical element with an atomic number greater than that of uranium (92), which is the heaviest naturally occurring element on Earth.
transvaal
nounVery Low
/ˌtrænzˈvɑːl/A historical region and former province in northeastern South Africa.
transvaal daisy
nounLow
/ˌtrænzˈvɑːl ˈdeɪzi/A flowering plant, specifically a type of gerbera, native to South Africa, known for its large, brightly colored daisy-like flowers.
transvaal jade
nounVery low
/ˌtrɑːnzvɑːl ˈdʒeɪd/A green decorative stone, specifically a form of compact green garnet (hydrogrossular), used as an ornamental material and sold as a jade substitute.
transvalue
verbverb-transitiveRare
/trænzˈvæljuː/To reassess or change the value of something.
transversal
adjectivenounC1
/trænzˈvɜː.səl/Extending across or passing from one side to another.

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