"Langley" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Langley is a noun that refers to a place in England, specifically a parish in Kent, and also the name of a town in British Columbia, Canada. It can also refer to Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, USA, or Langley Research Center, a NASA facility in Virginia, USA. Additionally, Langley can also be used as a surname.
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Langbeinite is a type of double sulfate mineral, with the chemical formula K2Mg2(SO4)3. It is a rare mineral that is often found in sedimentary rocks and salt domes. Langbeinite is also known for its unique ability to exhibit a phenomenon called "perfect cleavage," which means that it can be easily split into thin, flat plates or sheets along specific crystallographic planes.
Langdon is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hlange" meaning "open country" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "mountain". Therefore, Langdon likely originally referred to someone who lived in a place with open country and hills.
Langerhans is a type of cell found in the skin and mucous membranes that plays a crucial role in the immune system. They are a type of dendritic cell that helps to capture and process pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, and present them to other immune cells, triggering an immune response.
Langkawi is a district in the northern state of Kedah, Malaysia, an archipelago of over 100 islands.