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noun
1.
(astronomy) a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth's motions.  Synonyms: ephemeris time, TDT, terrestrial dynamical time, terrestrial time.
2.
A republic in the western central Pacific Ocean in association with the United States.  Synonyms: Palau, Republic of Palau.
3.
A country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States; achieved independence in 1986.  Synonyms: Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia.






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"Tt" Quotes from Famous Books



... by the paths of T and Q respectively. The truth of this proposition will be seen from a figure. In fig. 11 different positions of the moving rod QT have been marked, and its motion can be easily followed. It will be seen that every part of the area TT'BB' will be passed over once and always by a forward motion of the rod, whereby the wheel will increase its roll. The area AA'QQ' will also be swept over once, but with a backward roll; it must therefore be counted as negative. The area between the curves is passed over twice, ...
— Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 - "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" • Various

... opposite directions on turning the handle. On the outer rim of each is cemented a row of radial slips of metal at equal intervals. The slips at opposite ends of a diameter are connected together twice during each revolution of the plates by wire brushes S, and collecting combs TT serve to charge the positive and negative conductors CC, which yield very powerful sparks at the knobs K above. The given theory of this machine may be open to question, but there can be no doubt of its wonderful performance. A small one produces a violent ...
— The Story Of Electricity • John Munro

... look for fans in the Rue de Lappe, among an Auvergnat's stock of brass and iron and ormolu furniture? Well, I myself believe that there is an intelligence in works of art; they know art-lovers, they call to them—'Cht-tt!'" ...
— Poor Relations • Honore de Balzac

... "Tt-tt," said the old man, with a gesture of annoyance. "Well, lend me a couple of pounds, then, or else run back and fetch my pocket-book," he added, ...
— Ship's Company, The Entire Collection • W.W. Jacobs

... I laughe And tickle with the thought on't, still presuminge These lookes, these smyles, these favours, this sweete language Could never breathe, butt have theire byrthe from love. But how to ha'tt delivered? there's the dowbt. Tush I have plott for that too; hee, no questione, That sett mee on to compasse this my will, May when the ...
— A Collection Of Old English Plays, Vol. IV. • Editor: A.H. Bullen



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