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noun
1.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.  Synonyms: sec, second.
2.
An abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions).  Synonyms: atomic number 16, sulfur, sulphur.
3.
The cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees.  Synonyms: due south, south, southward.
4.
A unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm.  Synonyms: mho, reciprocal ohm, siemens.
5.
The 19th letter of the Roman alphabet.
6.
(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work.  Synonyms: entropy, randomness.



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... gallop for about five miles across the level plain in an effort to bear me company. Three miles farther, and for miles over the steep and unridable gradients of the Shah-riffabad hills, I may anticipate the delights of having his horse's nose at my shoulder, and my heels in constant jeopardy. To avoid this, I spurt ahead, and ere long have the satisfaction of seeing him give ...
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