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spoiler
Noun
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A spoiler is a person or thing that spoils something.
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A spoiler is a description of an important plot development in a film or book to reduce surprise or suspense for first-time viewer or reader
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Spoilers are flaps on the wing of an aircraft which can be projected in order to create drag and so reduce speed.
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Spoiler is a device to reduce lift and increase downforce
differential
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adjective
relating to or showing a difference
differential treatment
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noun
(= derived function)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
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adjective
involving or containing one or more derivatives
differential equation
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noun
a quality that differentiates between similar things
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noun
(= differential gear)
a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
mechanism
Noun
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A mechanism is the way something works
This research should help us to understand the mechanisms of memory.
This agreement sets out detailed mechanisms for solving disagreement between the two countries.
These two features combine to create a new data retrieval mechanism.
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A mechanism is one moving system within a larger, more complex machine or organism.
The body has a control mechanism to bring down blood-sugar level when it begins to reach unhealthy peaks.