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Word

tou

Definition

n. a very small amount of something. You use this word when you want to say there is almost nothing left of a substance.

n. a minute quantity or trace of a substance. Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe residual amounts.

Examples

“Only a tiny tou of the chemical remains.”

“The lab technician noted that only a tou of the original sample was sufficient for the test.”

“Even a tou of the catalyst can significantly accelerate the reaction, making it a highly efficient choice for industrial processes where material conservation is critical.”

Examples

simple

“Only a tiny tou of the chemical remains.”

contextual

“The lab technician noted that only a tou of the original sample was sufficient for the test.”

complex

“Even a tou of the catalyst can significantly accelerate the reaction, making it a highly efficient choice for industrial processes where material conservation is critical.”

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C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
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