Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Consumption-center

A geographic location or urban area characterized by a high concentration of consumers and a large volume of retail and consumer goods purchases.

Consumptive

Relating to or characterized by a high rate of consumption or use of resources, goods, or energy.

Contactor

An electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay but with higher current ratings.

Contagion

The communication of disease by direct or indirect contact.

Contamination

The action of making something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Contemplate

To look thoughtfully for a long time at something.

Contemplation

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

Contendent

A person who competes, contends, or struggles against others for a prize, honor, or advantage.

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Contestable

Open to question, dispute, or objection; able to be contested.

Contextualize

To place or study a word, phrase, or idea in its appropriate context to give it full meaning.

Continence

The ability to exercise self-restraint, particularly regarding sexual desires or bodily functions.