alteration
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Their analysis indicates that much of the iron was highly "weathered," meaning it had undergone extensive chemical alteration over time.
From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026
That last alteration, in 1990, followed a World Cup characterised by defensive football.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
She cites an alteration in the “tone of their correspondence,” pointing to “a declaration, a recognition, or more” that “changes everything.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
UFC had argued that the alteration of the water carried health risks.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
When sharps and flats are used, remember that the alteration is always from the scale of the chord root, not from the key signature.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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