A literary device where an event or detail is presented in a future time period, often used to create an anachronism or to enhance dramatic effect in narratives or dialogues.
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Tetriamonds, also known as tetramonquads, are a type of polyiamond consisting of four equilateral triangles joined at their edges. They are distinct from the more common tetrominoes, which are made from four squares.
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Motilin is a hormone that stimulates the movement of the digestive tract. It is produced in the stomach and helps regulate the muscle contractions in the digestive system.
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A cohusband is a term used in polyamory to describe a male or female partner in a loving, committed relationship with a couple or person who has a primary relationship with someone else. This arrangement involves all parties being mutually aware and agreeing to the relationships.
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A state of being indifferent or unenthusiastic; a lack of diligence or zeal. It refers to a slowness or unwillingness to take action or show interest, often characterizing a person's attitude or behavior.
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The condition of having senility. Senility refers to the deterioration of intellectual and physical faculties commonly associated with aging, often leading to a decline in memory, reasoning, and judgment.
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Relating to or denoting animals that have a pre-ruminating stage in their digestive process before true rumination begins, which involves chewing cud in the mouth after the first passage through the stomach. This term is often used to describe certain ruminants that do not regurgitate food but rather partially digest it in a similar manner.
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To revert or restore rubber or a similar substance to a softer, more pliable state by chemical treatment, typically without the process of cross-linking that vulcanization entails.
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