Pilin is a protein found in bacteria that plays a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of bacterial microcapsules. It is a component of the bacterial capsular polysaccharide, which is often essential for the survival and virulence of the bacterium.
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Refers to the practices and procedures to care for and maintain healthy nails, including cutting, filing, shaping, and applying cosmetics such as nail polish.
/ˈneɪlkɛr/
A quasiparticle behaving as a quantum of electric current in certain superconducting devices, specifically in high-temperature superconductors. It is a magnetic vortex with a quantized magnetic flux, which can be thought of as a fraction of a quantum of flux. Fluxons are particularly interesting because they can be used to implement topological quantum computing.
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A trendy and popular slang term derived from combining 'kitty' and 'sol', often used to refer to a situation or moment that resembles a vivid and lively scene, similar to a cartoon or a video game character. It can also be used creatively to describe something cute or adorable.
/'kɪ.ti.sɒlz/
A brand name for a type of long-sleeved, knitted jacket that originated in Canada. It is often made of a wool or acrylic blend and is known for its warmth and versatility. The term 'tricotee' is a feminized form of the French word 'tricoter,' meaning 'to knit.'
/trɪ.kɔː.tiː/
Altamont is the name of several places, most notably Altamont Pass, a gap in the Coast Range in northern California, often used for transportation across the state. It is also the name of a town in Solano County, California, and a pop music venue that hosted the much-publicized Altamont Free Concert in 1969, which featured the Rolling Stones and ended in a fatality.
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a type of donut-like pastry, characterized by a honeycomb or crispy, ridged surface. It is often served with confectioner's sugar, maple syrup, or other sweet toppings.
/ɡaflʁ/
A website or internet forum designed to push domain names or products by showcasing or distributing information, often in a repetitive or spam-like manner.
/pəˈswɔːl/
A type of steel bolt, a fastener that is made up of a head and a threaded shaft. Bolts are used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering applications to secure two or more pieces of material together.
/bol/
A genus of wasp-like parasitic flies belonging to the family Tachinidae, known for their predatory habits and their larvae that develop inside other insects, often as brood parasites.
/oʊˈrɪsəs/