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lactation

The secretion of milk by the mammary glands.

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lactobacilli

Is a rod-shaped bacterium which produces lactic acid from the fermentation of carbohydrates.

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land degradation

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is adversely affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land

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laryngeal

Made in the larynx with only the front part of the vocal cords vibrating, giving a very low frequency and producing what is known as ?creaky voice?.

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lethargic

A condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness. It can be caused by many things, including illness, injury, or drugs.

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liability

A debt owed from one company to a person or company that is not an owner of business. In other words, liabilities are debts owed to non-owners or creditors.

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liaise

When you liaise with someone, you meet up or connect with them, usually so you

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linseed meal

It is the by-product of

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loam

A rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay.

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loiter

Is the act of remaining in a particular public place for a protracted time, without any apparent purpose. In some jurisdictions, such as New York, the definition of loitering may include indoor littering, and wearing of masks or disguises in public

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longitudinal axis

Is a line passing through the centroid of the cross sections. The

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longitudinally

In the direction of the length

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lubricated

A substance which is applied such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement.

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lupine

When something reminds you of a wolf, you can describe it as lupine. ... The adjective lupine comes from the French word of the same name, with Latin roots: lupinus, "of the wolf," from lupus, "wolf".

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luteal phase

The luteal phase is the latter phase of the menstrual cycle or the earlier phase of the estrous cycle. It begins with the formation of the corpus luteum and ends in either pregnancy or luteolysis.

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