CommonParlance
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Ordinary-language usages. Seeded from the Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025, CC BY 4.0.
Context admission
Admitted. Context admission is separate from purpose assessments and factual verdicts.
Why maintain this knowledge?
No justification recorded. This does not mean the knowledge is unjustified; no applicable assessment has been adopted.
Particular uses
These assessments concern specific investigations, audiences, or applications. They do not replace the default justification or authorize other uses.
No particular uses recorded here.
Review or propose an assessment
Purpose authoring is optional. Propose a more specific default or a particular use only when there is something more specific to say. Each proposal includes its scope and reasoning in one market.
Purpose assessments are separate from factual reasoning and context admission. A missing or denied purpose does not change a factual verdict or prevent context creation.
Child contexts
- Science Proposed
Terms in this context
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alpha privative in CommonParlance
- definition the negative prefix a- or un-
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alpha radiation in CommonParlance
- definition the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
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alpha ray in CommonParlance
- definition the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
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alpha receptor in CommonParlance
- definition receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
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alpha rhythm in CommonParlance
- definition the normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertz
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alpha software in CommonParlance
- definition a first release of a software product that is usually tested only by the developers
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alpha test in CommonParlance
- definition (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
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alpha wave in CommonParlance
- definition the normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertz
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alpha-Fe in CommonParlance
- definition a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade
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alpha-Terpinene in CommonParlance
- definition an isometric hydrocarbon isolated from cardamon and marjoram oils, as well as other natural sources.
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alpha-adrenergic blocker in CommonParlance
- definition any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
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alpha-adrenergic blocking agent in CommonParlance
- definition any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
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alpha-adrenergic receptor in CommonParlance
- definition receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
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alpha-adrenoceptor in CommonParlance
- definition receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
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alpha-beta brass in CommonParlance
- definition a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products
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alpha-blocker in CommonParlance
- definition any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
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alpha-ferrite in CommonParlance
- definition a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade
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alpha-interferon in CommonParlance
- definition a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects)
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alpha-linolenic acid in CommonParlance
- definition a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition
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alpha-lipoprotein in CommonParlance
- definition a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
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alpha-naphthol in CommonParlance
- definition an isomer of naphthol used in dyes
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alpha-naphthol test in CommonParlance
- definition biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid
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alpha-tocopheral in CommonParlance
- definition a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis
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alphabet in CommonParlance
- definition a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
- definition the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)
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alphabet soup in CommonParlance
- definition a confusing assortment
- definition soup that contains small noodles in the shape of letters of the alphabet