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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aminoalkanoic acid in CommonParlance
- definition organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
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aminobenzine in CommonParlance
- definition oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
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aminobenzoic acid in CommonParlance
- definition a derivative of benzoic acid
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aminomethane in CommonParlance
- definition a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical
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aminopherase in CommonParlance
- definition a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
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aminophylline in CommonParlance
- definition a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis
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aminoplast in CommonParlance
- definition a plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles
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aminopyrine in CommonParlance
- definition a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic
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aminotransferase in CommonParlance
- definition a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
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amiodarone in CommonParlance
- definition an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective
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amir in CommonParlance
- definition an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
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amiss in CommonParlance
- definition not functioning properly
- definition away from the correct or expected course
- definition in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
- definition in an imperfect or faulty way
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amitosis in CommonParlance
- definition the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes
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amitotic in CommonParlance
- definition pertaining to a simple method of cell division
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amitriptyline in CommonParlance
- definition a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
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amitriptyline hydrochloride in CommonParlance
- definition a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
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amity in CommonParlance
- definition a cordial disposition
- definition a state of friendship and cordiality
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amlodipine besylate in CommonParlance
- definition a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris
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ammeter in CommonParlance
- definition a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
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ammine in CommonParlance
- definition a complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules
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ammino in CommonParlance
- definition pertaining to or characteristic of an ammine (an inorganic coordination compound of ammonia and a metallic salt)
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ammo in CommonParlance
- definition projectiles to be fired from a gun
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ammobium in CommonParlance
- definition any plant of the genus Ammobium having yellow flowers and silvery foliage
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ammonal in CommonParlance
- definition Ammonal is an explosive made up of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder.
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ammonia in CommonParlance
- definition a water solution of ammonia
- definition a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)