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• noun (Context 1)
The powdery, friable substance that remains after a metal or mineral has been subjected to high heat, roasting, or calcination; historically synonymous with a metallic oxide in early chemistry and alchemy.
Usage Example
"After hours of intense heating in the furnace, the raw ore was reduced to a white, chalky oxide."
Strong
oxide
ash
Weak
residue
powder
• noun (Context 2)
The heel of the foot, or the prominent bone of the heel known as the calcaneus.
Usage Example
"The Achilles tendon attaches securely to the posterior surface of the heel, allowing for powerful plantar flexion of the foot."
Strongest
heel
calcaneus
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