English to English Dictionary

remanence

The magnetic induction that remains in a magnetic material after the removal of an external magnetic field.

replicate

To make an exact copy of; reproduce.

repulse

Drive back (an attacking force).

rescind

To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement.

resourceful

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

rhizome

A continuously growing horizontal underground stem which puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at intervals.

riffraff

Disreputable or undesirable people; the lowest class of society.

rigorous

Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

rime

Frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor in cloud or fog.