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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThermonuclear Reaction
A nuclear reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.
Total Recall
The ability to remember information with complete accuracy.
Totalitarian regime
A form of government that is centralized and dictatorial, and requires complete subservience to the state.
Transient-response
The short-lived reaction of a system, device, or circuit to a sudden change in input or environmental conditions before it reaches steady-state equilibrium.
Unbending
Not bending or flexible; rigid.
Unchecked Resources
Resources that have not been monitored or controlled, potentially leading to misuse or waste.
Uncontrolled Resource
A resource that is not regulated or managed, often leading to waste or inefficiency.
Underlying Reality
The fundamental nature or essence of something that is not immediately apparent.
Unforthcoming
Not willing to divulge information or to be cooperative.
Urban renewal
The redevelopment of areas within a large city, typically involving the clearance of slums and the construction of new buildings, businesses, and public amenities.
Volume-ratio
The quantitative relation between the volumes of two or more substances, objects, or spaces.
Wasserretention
The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the circulatory system, tissues, or cavities of the body.