transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrəudənt ]
n. & adj. --n. any mammal of the order Rodentia with strong incisors and no canine teeth, e.g. rat, mouse, squirrel, beaver, porcupine. --adj. 1 of the order Rodentia. 2 gnawing (esp. Med. of slow-growing ulcers). ørodent officer Brit. an official dealing with rodent pests. øørodential adj. [L rodere ros- gnaw]