kennings

noun

Definition of kenningsnext
plural of kenning, chiefly Scottish
as in fractions

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  1. fractions
  2. atoms
  3. molecules
  4. snippets
  5. ounces
  6. particles
  7. grains
  8. strains
Noun
  • Netflix takes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Late Saturday, Watertown International Airport measured only fractions of an inch of precipitation for the day, with the weather service reporting 4 to 7 inches of snow depth for the entire city.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of fractions
Noun
  • The story of the early Universe, from the Big Bang until neutral atoms would stably exist, is the story of a series of steps down an energy staircase.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Inside a regular battery, lithium forces atoms of the electrode material to expand and contract, leading to microscopic cracking.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of atoms
Noun
  • However, omega-6s can also be converted into molecules such as prostaglandins that signal the initiation of inflammation — not a bad thing when your body is trying to quickly repel an invader or tumor, but devasting if left smoldering for long periods without resolution.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These molecules stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism, boost bone health, and in some cases may even be anti-inflammatory.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of molecules
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  • Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Their owner has been sharing snippets of their lives on TikTok since Marlin, the eldest Labrador, was welcomed into their family.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of snippets
Noun
  • Eat two servings a week that are about 3 ounces, or about ¾ cup, of flaked fish, the AHA said.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ewa Portable Bluetooth Speaker $22 $20 at Amazon This teeny tiny speaker is under two inches tall and wide, weighing in at just four ounces.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of ounces
Noun
  • As things continue to expand and cool on cosmic scales, the density of particles continues to drop and the temperature of particles drops as well.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The researchers successfully loaded the flower particles with a cancer drug and injected them into mice.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of grains
Noun
  • Dengue by the Numbers While dengue virus has four distinct strains, having one type of virus doesn't provide immunity from others.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dengue by the Numbers While dengue virus has four distinct strains, having one type of virus doesn't provide immunity from others.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strains
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