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transgressed

To go beyond the limits of (what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable). To do wrong

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transversely

Lying or extending across or in a cross direction; cross. (of a flute) having a mouth hole in the side of the tube, near its end, across which the player's breath is directed. Compare end-blown. (of an automotive engine) mounted with the crankshaft oriented sideways.

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treaty

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.

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trichomonas

A single-celled protozoan parasite best known in medicine because one species causes vaginitis (vaginal inflammation). Infection with

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trichomoniasis

An infection caused by parasitic trichomonads, chiefly affecting the urinary tract, vagina, or digestive system.

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tripolyphosphate

Also sodium tripolyphosphate, or tripolyphosphate, is an inorganic compound with formula Na?P?O??. It is the sodium salt of the polyphosphate penta-anion, which is the conjugate base of triphosphoric acid

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trisaccharides

Any of the class of sugars whose molecules contain three monosaccharide molecules.

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trypanosomosis

Is the name of several diseases in vertebrates caused by parasitic protozoan trypanosomes of the genus Trypanosoma. In humans this includes African

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tryptophan

Is an amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates

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tufts

A bunch or collection of threads, grass, hair, etc., held or growing together at the base

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tyrosine

Is a hydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins and is important in the synthesis of some hormones

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