variants
or ch'is
also qis
as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture
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Noun
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This is similar to how semiconductors block certain electron energies, and a photonic band gap blocks certain wavelengths of light.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026 -
So far, the US and Israel have focused their energies on destroying Iran’s Navy and ballistic missile industry.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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In these materials, applying an electric field aligns small electric charges within the crystal structure, reducing the scattering of heat-carrying vibrations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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One step up are ultrasonic mole repellent devices that emit sonic pulses and cause vibrations deep in the soil.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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The spirits are all around here.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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