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Tupian
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Tupinamba
The Tupinambá (also known as Tupinamba) is an extinct Tupian language spoken in Brazil, particularly in the states of Bahia, Sergipe, and Pernambuco. It was spoken by the Tupinamba people, who inhabited southern Brazil.<br><br>However, the more common meaning of the term "Tupinamba" refers to the Tupinambá people, an indigenous people who traditionally inhabited the coastal regions of Brazil, specifically in the areas around the Cananéia and Guarapuava rivers, in what is now the state of São Paulo.<br><br>The Tupinambá people were skilled hunters, gatherers, and fishermen, and were known for their resistance to European colonization. They were forced to interact with the European colonizers and were exposed to diseases that decimated their population.<br><br>The name "Tupinambá" is derived from the Tupi word "tupinamby," which means "those who handle mace," referring to the strength and bravery of the people.
Tupinambis
Tupinambis is a genus of large South American lizards commonly known as South American monitor lizards or tegus.
Tupiniquim
Tupiniquim is a Tupi word that originated in the languages of the indigenous peoples of Brazil and Paraguay. <br><br>It has different meanings depending on the context in which it is used:<br><br>- A Tupiniquim might refer to a member of Tupinamba, a Tupi people that inhabited the coast and the coastal mountain range in the southeastern Brazil. <br><br>- Sometimes, it's used to refer to someone or something peculiarly Brazilian. <br><br>- Tupiniquim is also used to label something eccentric, original or suspiciously unusual.
Tuple
In computer science and mathematics, a tuple is an ordered, immutable collection of elements, which are typically of different data types. It is similar to a list or an array, but the key difference is that tuples cannot be changed or modified after they are created.<br><br>Tuples are often used in situations where avoiding changes to a collection of data is necessary, such as when working with data that should not be altered, or when a function needs to return multiple values.<br><br>A tuple in Python is defined using parentheses `()`, and the elements are separated by commas. For example:<br><br>`my_tuple (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)`<br><br>Tuples can also have elements of different data types, such as strings, integers, floats, and even other tuples. For example:<br><br>`my_tuple ('hello', 1, 2.5, (3, 4, 5))`<br><br>Tuples are often used in functions to return multiple values, or as keys in dictionaries, or as elements of other data structures, such as lists or sets.
Tuples
A tuple in Python is an immutable, ordered collection of elements, typically used to store a small number of items that can be of different data types, such as strings, integers, or other tuples.<br><br>The main characteristics of tuples are:<br><br>1. <strong>Immutable</strong>: Tuples cannot be modified after creation, unlike lists.<br>2. <strong>Ordered</strong>: The order of elements in a tuple is preserved.<br>3. <strong>Enclosed in parentheses</strong>: Tuples are defined using parentheses, e.g., `(1, 2, 3)`.<br>4. <strong>Elements can be of different data types</strong>: Tuples can contain various data types, including numbers, strings, and other tuples.<br><br>Tuples are often used in situations where:<br><br>1. <strong>Immutability is required</strong>: Tuples are used when it is essential to ensure that the collection remains unchanged, like in shared resources or across threads.<br>2. <strong>Efficiency is crucial</strong>: Tuples are faster and more memory-efficient than lists when working with large datasets.<br>3. <strong>Standardizing data formats</strong>: Tuples can be used to enforce a specific data format, like a specific order of values.
Tupolev
The Tupolev Design Bureau (former OKB-156) was a aircraft design and manufacturing company in the Soviet Union. It was founded by the renowned constructor Andrei Artyomovich Tupolev and was located in Moscow and several other cities in the Soviet Union and Russia.<br><br>The company is best known for designing and manufacturing several large civilian and military aircraft, including the Tu-114 Rossiya, Tu-144 supersonic transport, and Tu-95 aircraft. Many unique aircraft designs and concepts were created by the bureau, such as the Tu-144 supersonic transport, which became the first operational supersonic passenger jet in history.<br><br>Tupolev was based in Russia from 1938, during which time Tupolev designed several influential aircraft. Some of the aircraft they designed include the Tupolev Tu-4, Tupolev Tu-16, Tupolev Tu-22, Tupolev Tu-24, Tupolev Tu-95, Tupolev Tu-160 and the Tupolev Tu-114.<br><br>Many of the aircraft designed by Tupolev have been of strategic significance and many have held world records with long non-stop flight distances achieved by their strategic bombers. In total, over 17,000 Tupolev aircraft have been built since 1922.
Tuppence
an old-fashioned amount of money, equal to 2 pence, or 1/240 of a pound in British currency.
Tuppeny
A tuppenny, also known as a tuppence, is an archaic term for the British coin worth 1/240 of a pound, equivalent to 1/12 of a shilling or 1/240 of a pound sterling.
Tupperware
Tupperware is a brand of domestic kitchen containers made of plastic, designed to store food and other household items.
Tupungato
Tupungato is a Chilean commune located in the Mendoza Province, in the provides the western edge of the Andes mountain range, at the foot of Mount Tupungato, which is an inactive volcanic complex located southeast of Mendoza city.
Tuque
A tuque is a type of close-fitting, brimless hat, typically made of wool, cotton or synthetic materials, designed to keep the head warm in cold weather. It is often worn in colder climates, especially in regions with snow. In Canada, it is commonly known as a "toque" or "beanie".
Turacin
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Turaco
A turaco is a type of brightly colored bird that belongs to the family Musophagidae. There are about 20 different species of turacos, and they are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Turacos are characterized by their vibrant plumage, long tails, and distinctive crests. They are also known for their distinctive calls, which are described as a high-pitched, nasal honk. Turacos are generally medium-sized birds, ranging in length from about 20 to 40 inches (50-100 cm), and are typically found in woodlands and savannas. They are omnivores, eating fruits, seeds, leaves, and insects.
Turacoverdin
Purpurin-Outi-oxazine pigment that is a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of several fluorescent dyes
Turandot
The term "Turandot" refers to an opera by the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Specifically, it tells the story of Princess Turandot, a Mongol princess who has a habit of beheading anyone who fails to answer a riddle she poses. However, the three call her suitors who finally succeed in guessing her secrets are motivated by noble considerations rather than being driven by romantic love for her.<br><br>Alternatively, the word "Turandot" is also the name given to a beautiful actress who appears in the closing scene of The Return of Martin Guerre, a motion picture released in 1982.
Turanid
The term "Turanid" likely refers to a type of extinct group of archosaurs, likely theropod dinosaurs, that lived during the Early Triassic period in what is now England.
Turban
A turban is a type of headdress commonly worn by men, usually in South Asia and the Middle East. It is a long piece of fabric that is wound around the head, often worn folded and tied at the back. Turbans can be worn for both practical and symbolic purposes, and are often associated with cultural and religious traditions.
Turbans
A turban is a type of headwear that covers the head, typically worn by men in certain religious or cultural traditions. It is usually a long strip of fabric wrapped around the head and often tied in a specific way.<br><br>In Sikh culture, the turban, also known as a "dastar", is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head in a specific way, typically on men, as a symbol of spirituality, identity, and cultural heritage.<br><br>In many Eastern cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, turbans are also worn for ceremonial or symbolic purposes.<br><br>In Western cultures, turbans are often worn as a fashion statement or to signify spirituality, particularly in the affiliation with Eastern spiritual or yogic practices.<br><br>Turbans can be made from various materials, including silk, cotton, and wool, and come in a range of colors and styles to reflect different cultural and personal preferences.<br><br>Overall, the turban is a distinctive and meaningful piece of headwear with a rich history and cultural significance across various traditions and cultures.
Turbant
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Turbary
Turbary refers to the right to graze livestock on common land, typically heath or moorland, without paying rent or other fees. This right is often based on ancient custom or tradition, and can be a valuable commodity in areas where common land is still available.
Turbellaria
The Trochózoa is a clade of flat marine and some terrestrial worms, mostly free-living, but some are parasitic or associate with sponges, coral, bryozoans or other animals. This group includes some 1,000 species worldwide.
Turbellarian
Turbellarian refers to a type of invertebrate animal belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes. Turbellarians are simple, flat worms, commonly found in freshwater and marine environments, and are typically small in size. They have a bilaterally symmetrical body, a flat body shape, and are usually characterized by the presence of a mouth and a cerebral ganglion that integrates sensory information. They are predators or scavengers, often feeding on small invertebrates and organic matter.
Turbellarians
Turbellarians are a group of flatworms that belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes. They are characterized by their flat, soft, and unsegmented bodies, which are typically without a backbone or any visible circulatory system. There are several types of turbellarians, including planarians, very small free-living worms that are often found in damp environments, and the rhabdocoels, a group of parasitic flatworms that live in the internal organs of animals.
Turbid
The word "turbid" describes something or a fluid that is cloudy, opaque, and difficult to see through, often due to the presence of particles or impurities. It can also mean being uncertain, confusing, or muddled, with unclear thoughts or ideas.
Turbidimeter
A turbidimeter is a type of instrument used to measure the clarity or transparency of a liquid. It is typically used in various fields such as chemistry, environmental science, and industrial process control to determine the concentration of suspended particles or sediment in a solution. The turbidity of a liquid is expressed in terms of its ability to scatter or absorb light as it passes through the liquid.
Turbidimetric
Turbidimetric: relating to the measurement of the amount of light that is scattered or absorbed by a liquid suspension, typically to determine the concentration of a solute.
Turbidimetry
Turbidimetry is a method used to measure the interaction of a light beam with a colloid or a very fine particulate. It is a way of measuring the concentration of water quality variable in water.<br><br>In turbidimetry, a light beam is passed through a sample of water, and the amount of light that is not scattered or absorbed by the sample is measured. The more particles or suspended matter in the water, the less light will pass through and be measured. This method can be used to determine suspended solids, turbidity, oil droplet size, particle size distribution, and total dissolved solids in water.<br><br>Turbidimetry is commonly used in various fields such as:<br><br>1. Sewage and wastewater treatment: to measure the amount of suspended solids and other contaminants in treated and untreated water.<br>2. Drinking water treatment: to monitor the removal of suspended solids and turbidity during treatment.<br>3. Industrial processes: to measure the quality of process water and detect changes in the levels of suspended solids.<br>4. Environmental monitoring: to monitor the levels of pollutants and contaminants in rivers and lakes.<br><br>There are various types of turbidimeters used depending on the application, which can be categorized into:<br><br>1. Nephelometric turbidimeters: which measure the Tyndall scattering effect of the sample.<br>2. Spectrophotometric turbidimeters: which measure the absorption of light by the sample.<br>3. Scatterometers (Nephelometers): which measure the amount of light scattered by the sample.<br><br>Modern turbidimeters can use digital technology that allows for faster, more accurate, and precise measurements than traditional analog methods, making it a powerful tool for monitoring and controlling the quality of water in various applications.
Turbiditic
Turbiditic refers to a type of sedimentary deposit that forms from turbidity currents. Turbidity currents are fast-moving, dense currents that occur in the ocean and other bodies of water, often influenced by earthquakes, landslides, or storms. These currents can carry large amounts of sediment, including sand, silt, and clay, which are then deposited at the bottom of the water body, resulting in a turbiditic deposit.<br><br>Turbiditic deposits are typically characterized by:<br><br>1. High concentrations of fine-grained sediments, such as clay and silt.<br>2. Presence of cross-bedding and other structures indicative of rapid sedimentation.<br>3. Limited sorting of sediments, suggesting that the sediments were deposited quickly.<br>4. Association with other geological features such as agraded, or layered, sediments.<br><br>Turbiditic deposits can be found in various environments, including submarine fans, deep-sea trenches, and the mouths of rivers. These deposits are often important for understanding the geological history of an area, including past environmental conditions, climate, and tectonic activity.
Turbidity
Turbidity refers to the measure of the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by individual particles (suspended solids) that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air. Commonly, it is measured in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) or formazin turbidity units (FTU). Water turbidity is usually rated as 0 to 10 units on a scale with 0 being completely clear and 10 being very cloudy, however turbidity is usually most environmentally relevant up to around 5 units.
Turbidly
Obscured or unclear because of something in the way, especially water, making it difficult to see through, or obscurely or unclear, confusing; in a muddled or unclear manner.
Turbidometry
Turbidometry is a branch of analytical chemistry that measures the clarity or cloudiness of a fluid (liquid or gas) or dispersion by quantifying the turbidity or cloudiness, which is the extent to which it diffuses light. It's used to determine the concentration of suspended particles, such as sediment or silt in water, or the presence of other substances to cloud the medium, like yeast or algae.<br><br>In practice, turbidometry is used to measure the level of salinity, suspended solids, or other contaminants in water. The instruments used to perform turbidometry analyses are often called turbidimeters.
Turbinaceous
Having a musty or decayed smell, like that of a moldy barn. Very bad smell. <br><br>Example: The old barn was very turbinaceous due to the months of rain.