resuspension

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌɹiːsəˈspɛnʃən/

Definition of resuspension

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A second or subsequent suspension.
    “Those who try tie themselves in knots, seeking to insulate the leader from decisions that are clearly taken with the boss’s preferences in mind, such as the grimly farcical sequence of suspension, readmission and resuspension of Chris Williamson.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A second or subsequent suspension.
    “Those who try tie themselves in knots, seeking to insulate the leader from decisions that are clearly taken with the boss’s preferences in mind, such as the grimly farcical sequence of suspension, readmission and resuspension of Chris Williamson.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)The renewed suspension of a precipitated sediment, such as stirring up settled mud at the bottom of a body of water.
    “After seven centrifugings and resuspensions, the chloride is reduced to less than 5 mgm. per cent.”
    “As a Government Office for Science report says: "Non-exhaust particulate matter emissions (e.g. tyre wear, brake wear and road dust resuspension) account for approximately 50%-60% of the vehicle emissions that contribute to poor air quality."”

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Etymology

From re- + suspension.

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