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penthouse(2)(dictionary)
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penthouse(dictionary)

pipsyl (iou) and penthouse(2) (iou)


pipsyl (iou)



pipsyl noun. M20.
[from the chemical name p-iodophenylsulphonyl: see -YL.]
Chemistry. The radical IC6H4SO2, compounds of which are used as radioactive labels. Usu. in comb.

penthouse(2) (iou)



penthouse verb trans. E17.
[from PENTHOUSE noun & adjective.]
Provide with a penthouse; fig. cover or shelter as with a penthouse. Usu. in pass.