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implacable collapse: incapable of being placated; "an implacable enemy"

periscope collapse: an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

swim fins collapse

bathysphere collapse: spherical deep diving apparatus (lowered by a cable) for underwater exploration

ungiving collapse

uncompromising collapse: not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty"

rheum collapse: rhubarb; a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)

fascism collapse: a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

mercury poisoning collapse: a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death

radiation sickness collapse: syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours; "he was suffering from radiation"

jet lag collapse: fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel

trench foot collapse: resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet

tonsilitis collapse

laryngitis collapse: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing

bronchitis collapse: inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

flu collapse

whooping cough collapse: a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane

pneumonia collapse: respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

influenza collapse: an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

submarine collapse: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes; beneath the surface of the sea; attack by submarine; "The Germans submarined the Allies"; control a submarine; bring down with a blow to the legs; throw with an underhand motion; move forward or under in a sliding motion; "The child was injured when he submarined under the safety belt of the car"

adamant collapse: impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason; "he is adamant in his refusal to change his mind"; "Cynthia was inexorable; she would have none of him"- W.Churchill; "an intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendency"

intransigent collapse

sunstroke collapse: sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat

duodenum collapse: the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum

rectum collapse: the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus

mordant collapse: a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process

motion sickness collapse: the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle

pant collapse: the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine); breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"; utter while panting, as if out of breath

entrails collapse

anus collapse: excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal

flinty collapse: showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings; "the child's misery would move even the most obdurate heart"; containing flint

lung collapse: either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

corrosive collapse: a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)

alloy collapse: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"; make an alloy of

unalterable collapse: of a sentence; that cannot be changed; "an unalterable death sentence"; not capable of being changed or altered; "unalterable resolve"; "an unalterable ground rule"

sander collapse

sturdy collapse: substantially made or constructed; "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal"

insides collapse

domineering collapse: tending to domineer

bends collapse

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