Saybolt universal seconds

/ (ˈseɪˌbəʊlt) /

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noun

(functioning as singular) a US measurement of viscosity similar in type to the British Redwood seconds

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Word Origin for Saybolt universal seconds

named after G. M. Saybolt (died 1924), US chemist, who proposed it

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How to use Saybolt universal seconds in a sentence

Was there something linked to something a little more universal as far as experiences are concerned?
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“I care about what the universal sense of the film is,” she says.
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The courage of this husband and father is a constant reminder of how much some sacrifice for exercising universal rights.
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Plus, while sometimes IPs can be “permanent”, at other times IPs last just a few seconds.
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But asked if he would say “Merry Christmas” to someone who he knew did not celebrate the holiday, he paused for several seconds.
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Drowned every few seconds by our tremendous salvoes, this more nervous noise crept back insistently into our ears in the interval.
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The Vine is a universal favorite, and rarely out of view; while it often seems to cover half the ground in sight.
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Fajardo seconds the demand of the citizens of Manila that the Audiencia be suppressed, alleging that it does more harm than good.
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“Well, mistakes is humant,” sighed Sol, taking advantage of that universal absolution.
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The universal ignorance of the working class broke down the aspiring force of genius.
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