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dwarf 1. an abnormally undersized person, esp one with a large head and short arms and legs 2. a. an animal or plant much below the average height for the species b. (as modifier): a dwarf tree 3. (in folklore) a small ugly manlike creature, often possessing magical powers dwarf [dwȯrf] (biology) Being an atypically small form or variety of something. (medicine) An abnormally small individual; especially one whose bodily proportions are altered. 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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Scattered among the galaxy are brown dwarf stars, capable of producing energy to heat colonizing stations and power starships. Then, there are those paradigm-makers and -breakers who search the void for dwarf stars and black holes, of which the only evidence is the flecks of light that elegant calculations transform into mathematical wonders. to showcase research that examines human audio processing, which can be applied to speech recognition technology and cochlear implants; a study of mosquito-borne equine illnesses; development and optimization of a remotely piloted Micro Air Vehicle; and a new method for determining the age and mass of brown dwarf stars. |
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