matric
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The strains were also tested under different matric potential, which measures how much moisture is available, and response to propolis.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2024
Every plant cell has a cellulosic cell wall and the cellulose in the cell walls is hydrophilic, producing a matrix for adhesion of water: hence the name matric potential.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Assume that the contribution of gravity and matric potential are negligible and can be ignored.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
“I’ve used my experience to tell my son who’s in matric now that this life is not going to pay,” says Amanshure.
From The Guardian • May 29, 2014
Once I had my hair cornrowed for the matric dance, I started getting attention from girls for the first time.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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