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Adelaide

American

[ad-l-eyd] / ˈæd lˌeɪd /

noun

a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.
a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

Adelaide British

/ ˈædɪˌleɪd /

noun

the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 002 127 (2001)

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In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from the University of Adelaide found that losing the enzyme Caspase-2 causes liver cells to grow abnormally.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Researchers at Adelaide University are taking a closer look at the pill versions of popular weight loss medications.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

"Seeing Martin Donnelly drive it in Adelaide adds a completely different dimension. Given what that city represents in his story, this is far more than a demonstration."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It meant he could never compete in a top-end, single-seater car again and missed out on finishing the season at the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

If Jack thought she was a baby, what was Adelaide going to think?

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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