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antibiotic |
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substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys harmful bacteria |
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anticlimax |
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sudden drop in importance or dignity, in either writing or speaking, creating a humorous effect |
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anticoagulant |
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substance that delays or prevents clotting of the blood |
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anticorrosive |
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counteracting or preventing corrosion |
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antioxidant |
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chemical compound that slows down changes produced by oxygen and checks deterioration |
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antipathy |
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strong feeling against someone or something; dislike; aversion |
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antiviral |
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acting to make viruses ineffective |
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antithesis |
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exact opposite; contrast |
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antiseptic |
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substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms |
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antiscorbutic |
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preventing or relieving scurvy |
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antipyretic |
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substance that reduces fever |
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antipodes |
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parts of the earth or their inhjabitants directly opposite one another on the globe |
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antimacassar |
small cover for arms or backs of sofas or chairs
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antiestablishment |
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opposed to the principles of a ruling class or inner circle |
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antidote |
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remedy that counteracts a poison |
