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mousetrap

[mous-trap] / ˈmaʊsˌtræp /
















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To capture fentanyl with an electrochemical sensor, researchers used a molecular cagelike structure they compared to a mousetrap.

From Science Daily

“We want to build the best mousetrap,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

But they did have a crucial insight into how to build a better mousetrap.

From Salon

“They have built one of the most complex mousetraps in the world,” Mr. Brunson said.

From New York Times

Kyiv portrays the city as a "mousetrap" for Russian troops, important mainly because of the opportunity the battle presented to destroy the attacking forces in huge numbers.

From Reuters