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21 the metric system
(a system of weights and measures based on multiples of ten (eg 1 metre = 100 centimetres, 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres etc).) metersystem* * *(a system of weights and measures based on multiples of ten (eg 1 metre = 100 centimetres, 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres etc).) metersystem -
22 unfounded
(not based on facts or reality: The rumours are completely unfounded.) ubegrundet* * *(not based on facts or reality: The rumours are completely unfounded.) ubegrundet -
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24 yoga
1) (any of several systems of physical exercises based on a Hindu system of philosophy and meditation.) yoga2) (the philosophy (usually including the meditation and exercises).) yoga•- yogi* * *1) (any of several systems of physical exercises based on a Hindu system of philosophy and meditation.) yoga2) (the philosophy (usually including the meditation and exercises).) yoga•- yogi -
25 zero
['ziərəu]plural - zeros; noun1) (nought; the number or figure 0: Three plus zero equals three; The figure 100 has two zeros in it.) nul2) (the point on a scale (eg on a thermometer) which is taken as the standard on which measurements may be based: The temperature was 5 degrees above/below zero.) nulpunkt3) (the exact time fixed for something to happen, eg an explosion, the launching of a spacecraft etc: It is now 3 minutes to zero.) affyring* * *['ziərəu]plural - zeros; noun1) (nought; the number or figure 0: Three plus zero equals three; The figure 100 has two zeros in it.) nul2) (the point on a scale (eg on a thermometer) which is taken as the standard on which measurements may be based: The temperature was 5 degrees above/below zero.) nulpunkt3) (the exact time fixed for something to happen, eg an explosion, the launching of a spacecraft etc: It is now 3 minutes to zero.) affyring
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