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cataclysm
[Podstatné jméno]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

kataklyzma, kalamita

kataklyzma, kalamita

catalyst
[Podstatné jméno]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

katalyzátor, spouštěč

katalyzátor, spouštěč

catapult
[Podstatné jméno]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

katapult, střelná zbraň

katapult, střelná zbraň

cataract
[Podstatné jméno]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

vodopád, kaskáda

vodopád, kaskáda

sphericity
[Podstatné jméno]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

sférickost, kulatost

sférickost, kulatost

Ex: sphericity enables ball bearings to roll smoothly with minimal friction , increasing their lifetime in mechanical systems .
spheroid
[Podstatné jméno]

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

sfe­ro­id, elipsoid

sfe­ro­id, elipsoid

Ex: Molten glass is spun at high speeds to form finely detailed spheroids with uses as laboratory vessels or decorative art pieces .
spherometer
[Podstatné jméno]

a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

sferometr, sferometr přístroj

sferometr, sferometr přístroj

Ex: Opticians check the curve of contact lenses with spherometer to ensure the proper prescription sphere is matched .
emigrant
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

emigrant, migrátor

emigrant, migrátor

to emigrate
[sloveso]

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

emigrovat, opustit vlast

emigrovat, opustit vlast

to perturb
[sloveso]

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

vyrušit, znepokojit

vyrušit, znepokojit

perturbation
[Podstatné jméno]

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

porucha, rozrušení

porucha, rozrušení

to baste
[sloveso]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

baste, spnout

baste, spnout

bastion
[Podstatné jméno]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastion, opevněná věž

bastion, opevněná věž

prodigal
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

zvědavec, marnotratník

zvědavec, marnotratník

prodigious
[Přídavné jméno]

impressively great in amount or degree

ohromný, mohutný

ohromný, mohutný

prodigy
[Podstatné jméno]

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

prodigium, zázrak

prodigium, zázrak

lawgiver
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

zákonodárce, zákonodárný činitel

zákonodárce, zákonodárný činitel

lawmaker
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

zákonodárce, poslanec

zákonodárce, poslanec

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