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Objects & Tools — Lesson 41

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anorak

ˈænəræk

A kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term) — I bought a new red anorak for the hike.

She wore her anorak because it was raining.

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antennae

ænˈtɛni

An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals — the butterfly uses its antennae to locate flowers.

The butterfly uses its antennae to locate flowers.

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antennas

ænˈtɛnəs

An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals — the TV has two long antennas on the roof.

The TV has two long antennas on the roof.

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antibiotic

ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪk

A medicine that kills bacteria or stops them from growing, used to treat infections — the doctor prescribed me an antibiotic for my infection.

The doctor prescribed me an antibiotic for my infection.

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antibiotics

ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks

Medicines that kill or prevent the growth of bacteria and are used to treat infections — antibiotics are not effective against viruses.

The doctor prescribed me some antibiotics for my infection.

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antidote

ˈæntɪdoʊt

A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison — she carried an antidote in her first aid kit.

The doctor administered an antidote to treat the snake bite.

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antidotes

ˈæntɪdoʊts

A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison — she was given antidotes to counteract the drug overdose.

The doctor administered an antidote for the snake venom.

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antihistamine

ˌæntiˈhɪstəmiːn

A type of medicine that reduces or eliminates the effects of histamine in the — I took an antihistamine for my seasonal allergies.

I took an antihistamine for my seasonal allergies.

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antiperspirant

ˌæntiˈspɪrənt

An astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration — this antiperspirant keeps me dry all day.

I use an antiperspirant every morning before work.

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antiseptic

ˌæn.təˈsep.tɪk

A substance that prevents infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of — use antiseptic wipes to clean the cut.

The nurse applied antiseptic to the wound.

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antiseptics

ˌæntiˈsɛptɪks

Chemical substances that kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms, used for — we need to apply antiseptics to the wound.

Antiseptics are commonly used in hospitals.

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anvil

ˈænvɪl

A heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering — the blacksmith placed the glowing metal on the anvil.

The blacksmith placed the glowing metal on the anvil.

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