haets

noun

plural of haet, chiefly Scottish
as in fractions

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  1. fractions
  2. molecules
  3. atoms
  4. tastes
  5. granules
  6. shreds
  7. whispers
  8. ounces
Noun
  • The Oxford team used ultrafast terahertz spectroscopy, which basically fires laser pulses lasting mere fractions of a second.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The refresh rate of E Ink panels is on the order of fractions of a second, too slow for any sort of video content, and the display is monochrome to boot.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fractions
Noun
  • The technology takes inspiration from biological channels that control the movement of ions and molecules across living cell membranes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Connecticut dermatologist Omar Ibrahimi echoed the point to Business Insider, saying the molecules will not reach the dermis where collagen lives.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of molecules
Noun
  • During the tests, the team exposed the material to an 800-nanometer (nm) near-infrared laser pulse, and caused its atoms and electrons to become excited.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This technology would not exist without the development of quantum mechanics over a century ago and many discoveries about fundamental ideas, such atoms and electrons.
    — Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of atoms
Noun
  • Why will reality television not follow my personal tastes and preferences to the letter?
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The teens created a unique sound by merging their diverse musical tastes, like Culos’s love for Beastie Boys and Nas and DePizzo’s Nirvana and Soundgarden influences.
    — Leena Tailor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • At a teaching apiary in College Park, bees returning to the hive with tiny granules of pollen on their legs tell her something about what is happening inside.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of granules
Noun
  • In contrast, when a previously obscure writer, Mia Ballard, was accused of using AI in her horror novel Shy Girl, her publisher launched an investigation, canceled the book, and left her reputation in shreds.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of shreds
Noun
  • Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In Park Slope, for example, the whispers start even before the first leaf turns.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of whispers
Noun
  • First there’s a teacup, which is technically a matcha bowl, that holds about 10 ounces.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Eggs contain no fiber, while 3 ounces (oz) of firm tofu has between 1 and 2 grams (g).
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of ounces
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