English to English Dictionary

Put paid to

To bring something such as a plan, hope, or activity to an end, often abruptly or permanently, completely stopping it from succeeding.

Pyrolyze

To subject an organic material to pyrolysis; to undergo chemical decomposition caused by extreme heat in the absence of oxygen.

paleomagnetism

The branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetism in rocks that was induced by the earth's magnetic field at the time of their formation.

parsimonious

Very unwilling to spend money or use resources.

penance

Punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for sin.

penile

Relating to the penis.

penniless

Having no money; extremely poor.

pliant

Easily bent; flexible. Also used metaphorically to describe someone easily influenced or yielding.

pneumoconiosis

A disease of the lungs caused by the habitual inhalation of mineral or metallic dust.

polarization

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

polemic

A strong verbal or written attack on someone else's opinions or principles.

practician

A person who is engaged in an occupation, profession, or art; a practitioner.