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degenerate 1. Physics a. (of the constituents of a system) having the same energy but different wave functions b. (of a semiconductor) containing a similar number of electrons in the conduction band to the number of electrons in the conduction band of metals c. (of a resonant device) having two or more modes of equal frequency 2. Biology (of a plant or animal) having undergone degeneration How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| She didn't, I'm afraid, look like a young man of our degenerate day. It will not be well for you to permit Tars Tarkas to learn that you hold such degenerate sentiments, as I doubt that he would care to entrust such as you with the grave responsibilities of maternity. The Wallah-Wallahs are a degenerate, worn-out tribe. |
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