Question

Word meaning(s)

1. New Moon : _____________________________________________________
2. Winding : _____________________________________________________
3. Slave : _____________________________________________________
4. Pasteurisation : _____________________________________________________

Answer 1

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1. In astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the unaided eye, except when silhouetted during a solar eclipse. Daylight outshines the earthlight that dimly illuminates the new moon.

2) Use the adjective winding to describe something with twists and turns, like a winding country road or a little winding mountain stream. A path through the woods that has plenty of bends and curves in it is winding, and a river that curls and meanders down to the sea is also winding

3) A slave is someone who is the property of another person and has to work for that person. ... You can describe someone as a slave when they are completely under the control of another person or of a powerful influence.

4) the partial sterilization of a product, such as milk or wine, to make it safe for consumption and improve its keeping quality.

Answer 2

1) New moon - The moon when it appears as a thin curved line .

2) Winding - It is one or more turns of wire that forms a continuous coil through which an electric current can pass .

3) Slave - A person who was owned by another person and had to work for him/her .

4) Pasteurization - It is a process in which packaged and non-packaged foods are treated with mild heat .