agitation (noun)

  • 61mischief — noun /ˈmɪstʃɨf,ˈmɪʃtʃɨf/ a) Harm or evil caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause. b) One who causes mischief. In a milder sense, one who causes petty annoyances. mischief maker. Syn: agitation, annoyance, corruption, damage,… …

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  • 62oakbark — noun oak bark, often specifically as a source of tannic acid; tan Some kinds of fish oils are similarly improved by vigorous agitation with oakbark infusion or other liquors containing tannin, conveniently effected by blowing a rapid current of… …

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  • 63trepidancy — noun an excessive nervous agitation …

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  • 64concitation — noun a) rousing, stirring up, exciting b) agitation, excitement …

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  • 65propwash deflection unit — noun A device that is placed over or behind the propeller of a boat to deflect the vessels propwash downward. The result is a very effective form of agitation dredging. PDUs are primarily used by salvors to remove mud or sand from shallow water… …

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  • 66fermentation — noun a) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic …

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  • 67catatonia — noun A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation …

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  • 68fermentation — noun 1》 the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, especially that involved in the making of beers, wines, and spirits in which sugars are converted to ethyl alcohol. 2》 archaic agitation and social unrest …

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  • 69froth — noun 1》 a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.     ↘impure matter that rises to the surface of liquid. 2》 worthless or insubstantial talk, ideas, or activities. verb form, produce, or contain froth.… …

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  • 70palpitation — noun (usu. palpitations) a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness …

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