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stems

The correct spelling is stems.

How to pronounce stems

noun

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The correct spelling is stems. Acronym of science, technology, engineering, (and) mathematics. For example: "the stem of an apple or a cherry"

Usage Examples

the stem of an apple or a cherry

to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves

The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Acronym of science, technology, engineering, (and) mathematics.
  2. 2.An electron microscope that transmits a very narrow beam of electrons through a sample; it can detect individual large or heavy atoms.
  3. 3.A gleam of light; a flame.
  4. 4.The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.
  5. 5.A branch of a family.

verb

  1. 1.To remove the stem from.
  2. 2.To be caused or derived; to originate.
  3. 3.To descend in a family line.
  4. 4.To direct the stem (of a ship) against; to make headway against.
  5. 5.To hit with the stem of a ship; to ram.

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