kernel
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～ the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
kernicterus
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～ an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage
kernite
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～ a light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form; an important source of boron
kerosene
— Noun
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～ a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
kerosene heater
— Noun
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～ heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking
kerosine
— Noun
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～ a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
kerosine heater
— Noun
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～ heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking
kerouac
— Noun
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～ United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969)
Kerr cell
— Noun
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～ optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media; passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel; used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam
kerugma
— Noun
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～ preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church
kerygma
— Noun
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～ preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church
kesey
— Noun
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～ United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001)
Ken Kesey
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～ United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001)
Ken Elton Kesey
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～ United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001)
kestrel
— Noun
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～ small North American falcon
kestrel
— Noun
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～ small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind
Ketalar
— Noun
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～ a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
ketamine
— Noun
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～ a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
ketamine hydrochloride
— Noun
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～ a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
ketch
— Noun
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～ a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost