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  • 31p-n junction — A silicon p–n junction with no applied voltage. A p–n junction is formed at the boundary between a P type and N type semiconductor created in a single crystal of semiconductor by doping, for example by ion implantation, diffusion of dopants, or… …

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  • 32repel — re|pel [rıˈpel] v past tense and past participle repelled present participle repelling [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: repellere, from pellere to drive ] 1.) [T] if something repels you, it is so unpleasant that you do not want to be near it,… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 33repel — re|pel [ rı pel ] verb 1. ) transitive if something repels you, you think that it is extremely unpleasant and you want to avoid it 2. ) transitive to keep something away or prevent it from entering something: The wheat is genetically engineered… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 34amulet —    An object believed to have protective power. Amulets are used to ward off DEMONs, evil, disease, bad luck, misfortune, witches, sorcerers, and anything harmful, especially of a supernatural nature.    Amulets to protect people, places, and… …

    Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

  • 35chromophobe — adj. does not easily absorb stains, repels stains (Biology) n. cell of the pituitary gland which repels stains (Anatomy) …

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  • 36chromophobes — adj. does not easily absorb stains, repels stains (Biology) n. cell of the pituitary gland which repels stains (Anatomy) …

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  • 37repel — verb repelled, repelling 1 (T) if something repels you, you want to avoid it because you do not like it: Her heavy make up and cheap scent repelled him. 2 (T) to fight a group or military force and make them stop attacking you: repel invaders |… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 38repel — [rɪˈpel] verb [T] 1) if something repels you, you think that it is extremely unpleasant 2) to keep someone or something away, or to prevent them from attacking you 3) if one thing repels another, an electrical or MAGNETIC force pushes them away… …

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  • 39repel — [ri pel′] vt. repelled, repelling [ME repellen < L repellere, to drive back < re , back + pellere, to drive: see PULSE1] 1. to drive or force back; hold or ward off [to repel an attack] 2. to refuse to accept, agree to, or submit to; reject …

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  • 40repellent — or repellant [ri pel′ənt] adj. [L repellens] 1. that repels; pushing away or driving back 2. a) causing distaste, dislike, or aversion; repulsive b) causing insects, etc. to react by staying away 3. able to resist the absorption of liquid, esp.… …

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