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| exposure |
the condition of being exposed to wind, cold, heat, rain, or other forces of nature. [2/6 definitions] |
| fluorescent |
able to give off visible light after being exposed to a source of heat, light, or other form of energy. |
| ozone |
a form of oxygen that occurs when oxygen is exposed to an electrical charge, like lightning. It is found naturally in Earth's atmosphere. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. [1/3 definitions] |
| serum |
the antidote given to a person or animal to protect from a disease or venom. It is taken from an animal that has been exposed to the same disease or venom. [1/2 definitions] |
| weather |
to change as a result of being exposed to the weather. [1/3 definitions] |
| windswept |
exposed to the wind; windy. |
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