(~s)
1.
A ~ is a variable quantity, such as force, that has size and direction. (TECHNICAL)
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2.
A ~ is an insect or other organism that causes a disease by carrying a germ or parasite from one person or animal to another. (MEDICAL)
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(~s)
1.
A ~ is a variable quantity, such as force, that has size and direction. (TECHNICAL)
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2.
A ~ is an insect or other organism that causes a disease by carrying a germ or parasite from one person or animal to another. (MEDICAL)
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Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012