L

Examples

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• The device can deliver the particles at two different rates: 8 L/min with turbulent flow (position 1) and 4 L/min with laminar flow (position 2). The rate is controlled by adjusting the position of the outer shell (Figure 2).

  Academic text (1999)

• Control TSA plates were also spread with 500 L of diluted cell suspensions (10-5 dilution) to ensure the viability of cells.

  Academic text (2009)

• What will all the Posner-worshipping 2Ls do now?

  Blog text (6)

• In this example, the time-reversed events are the ones with a J/? K L decay followed by an l-X decay.

  Blog text (33)

• All patients who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack should be treated with a statin unless contraindicated, according to the following criteria: * a total cholesterol of >3.5 mmol/l, or

  Academic text (2011)

• The brightness of the lamp was measured to be 100 L at the distance of one meter.

• In their study, the scientists used a standard of 1 L to evaluate light intensity.

• To achieve optimal lighting in the room, aim for a minimum of 300 L according to the interior design guidelines.

Synonyms

L

lambert

vsL

• Specialized

1 9.9

A unit for measuring how bright a surface is, equal to one lumen per square centimeter

is the same unit but given as a single-letter symbol rather than the full name

Idioms

H

HE-double-L yeah

• Slang

9.9

A very excited yes that shows strong agreement

Compounds

T

the l-word

• Informal

1 9.6

A polite way to mention the word love when someone feels awkward saying it

L

L-beam

• Specialized

1 5.7

A beam shaped like an L that supports edges and corners

F

ft-L

• Archaic

9.9

A unit for measuring how bright a surface is

L

L-plate

• UK

7.9

A square sign with the letter L on a car showing the driver is learning

Surface Forms

Etymology