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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus, a specialized compartment that houses most of their genetic material.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Each seat has its own overhead luggage compartment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The weathered thread compartment holds two toy horses with armed riders in red coats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Papers destined to be read in 250 years are stored in a separate compartment inside the cylinder and sealed, while the other objects were placed in cardboard boxes.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

And then, somehow, it seems we really have convinced everyone that we are who we say we are, and we’re on a train, seated together in a small compartment, on our way to Dordrecht.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Known as autophagy, this process collects defective proteins and other cellular waste, packages them into specialized compartments, and breaks them down into basic molecular components that can be reused.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

A lot of Arasheben’s rings have James Bond elements such as secret compartments or special elements.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

Airline rules have slight differences in their advice to passengers on the issue, but generally ask that portable chargers be kept in a bag under the seat rather than in overhead compartments.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

Take, for example, the viral “snackle box,” which contains multiple compartments to hold everything from your favorite packaged snacks and candies to cut up fruit and vegetables.

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

I run my fingers across the golden carvings before lifting the lid to reveal a medley of instruments tucked inside endless drawers and compartments.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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