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Meaning of "physeter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHYSETER

physeter  [fɪˈsiːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHYSETER

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Physeter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHYSETER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

physeter

Sperm whale

The sperm whale, or cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of genus Physeter, and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia. Mature males average at 16 metres in length but some may reach 20.5 metres, with the head representing up to one-third of the animal's length. The sperm whale feeds primarily on squid. Plunging to 2,250 metres for prey, it is the second deepest diving mammal, following only the Cuvier's beaked whale. The sperm whale's clicking vocalization, a form of echolocation and communication, may be as loud as 230 decibels underwater, making it the loudest sound produced by any animal. It has the largest brain of any animal on Earth, more than five times heavier than a human's. Sperm whales can live for more than 60 years. The sperm whale can be found anywhere in the open ocean. Females and young males live together in groups while mature males live solitary lives outside of the mating season. The females cooperate to protect and nurse their young.

Definition of physeter in the English dictionary

The definition of physeter in the dictionary is a member of the Physeter genus of creatures that includes the sperm whale. Other definition of physeter is a machine for filtering which is operated by air pressure.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHYSETER


akita
əˈkiːtə
all-seater
ˌɔːlˈsiːtə
beta
ˈbiːtə
casita
kəˈsiːtə
equiseta
ˌekwɪˈsiːtə
eta
ˈiːtə
four-seater
ˈfɔːˌsiːtə
heater
ˈhiːtə
liter
ˈliːtə
Lolita
ˌlɒˈliːtə
margarita
ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə
masseter
mæˈsiːtə
meter
ˈmiːtə
peter
ˈpiːtə
receiptor
rɪˈsiːtə
seta
ˈsiːtə
single-seater
ˌsɪŋɡəlˈsiːtə
six-seater
ˌsɪksˈsiːtə
tweeter
ˈtwiːtə
vita
ˈviːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHYSETER

phys.
physalia
physalis
physed
physharmonica
physiatric
physiatrical
physiatrics
physiatrist
physiatry
physic
physical
physical activity
physical anthropology
physical chemistry
physical education
physical examination
physical exercise
physical fitness
physical geography

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHYSETER

accelerometer
barometer
catheter
centimeter
deter
diameter
dieter
Exeter
interpreter
marketer
millimeter
odometer
osseter
parameter
perimeter
spectrometer
speedometer
tachometer
telemarketer
thermometer

Synonyms and antonyms of physeter in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «physeter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHYSETER

Find out the translation of physeter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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Physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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Fizikal
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physeter
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Translator English - Japanese

マッコウクジラ属
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physeter
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Physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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Translator English - Marathi

भौतिकशास्त्रज्ञ
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Physeter
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Physeter
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physeter
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Physeter
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physeter
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physeter
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Physeter
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Physeter
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Physeter
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Trends of use of physeter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSETER»

The term «physeter» is regularly used and occupies the 89.040 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSETER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about physeter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHYSETER»

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Sperm Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) Codas and Creaks in the ...
Acoustically derived estimates of the size distribution of a sample of sperm whales (Physeter catodon) in the western North Atlantic. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 37, 2358-2361 . Amano, M., Aoki, K., Yoshioka, M, ...
Robin Lorraine Duncan Paulos, 2007
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Handbook of Porphyrin Science: Theoretical, electron ...
Table 2. Crystal structures of various Mb variants. Molecule Species PDB Code Resolution (Å) Ref. V(E7)H/R(E10)T Mb(III) Aplysia limacina 1DM1 2.0 848 H64L/ V68N Mb(III) Physeter catodon 3H58 1.8 849 H97D/D122N Mb(III) Physeter ...
‎2010
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A Study of Fossil Vertebrate Types in the Academy of Natural ...
Physeter vetus. EARLIER REFERENCES. Leidy (1853e:378) — Physeter antiquus Leidy. "Portions of three teeth, and fragments of two tympanic bones . . . from the sands of Ashley River. The best preserved portion of a tooth in its perfect  ...
Earle E. Spamer, Edward Daeschler, L. Gay Vostreys-Shapiro, 1995
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Bibliography and Catalogue of the Fossil Vertebrata of North ...
Physeter Linn. Type P. macrocephalus Linn. Orycterocetus Leidy. Type O. quadratidens Leidy. Hypocetus Lydekker. Type Mesocetus pouclieti Moreno. Hoplocetus Gervais. Type //. Cope, E. D. 1889 C, p. 207. 1890 E, p. 606. 1895 A, p. 137.
Oliver Perry Hay, 1902
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Collected Writings on Mammals
10. Physeter macrocephaltts, pp. 148-157. 11. Physeter cetadon [tic], p. 158. 111. Physeter trumpo, pp. 153-100. 13. Physeter cylindricus, p. 161. 14. Physeter microps, pp. 162-164. 15. Physeter mular, p. 164 16. Physeter bidens sowerbyi, pp.
Joel Asaph Allen, 1870
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Catalogue of the Contents of the Museum of the Royal College ...
2458. A caudal vertebra of the same Physeter. Presented by Sir William Blizard, F.R.S. 2459. Two ribs of the Cachalot (Physeter macrocephalus). Presented by Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R.S. 2460. The left pelvic bone (ischium) of a Cachalot ...
‎1853
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Cetacean Societies: Field Studies of Dolphins and Whales
Zool. Zhurnal 62:287-95. Best, P. B. 1967. The sperm whale (Physeter catodon) off the west coast of South Africa. 1 . Ovarian changes and their significance. Div. Sea Fish. Invest. Rep. 61:1-27. . 1968. The sperm whale (Physeter catodon) off ...
Janet Mann, 2000
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Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
22. Physeter. Clicks*. Richard H. Backus and William E. Schevill Introduction Physical Characteristics of Clicks Frequency spectrum Repetition rate Click duration Signature Probable Functions of Clicks Echolocation Communication ...
Kenneth Stafford Norris, 1966
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Mammals in the Seas: General papers and large cetaceans
Abstract This paper reviews the growth parameters and factors determining the energy budget of sperm whales (Physeter catodon). Gestation has been estimated to take between 14.5 and 16.5 months, with the length and weight of calves ...
‎1981
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Sperm Whales: Social Evolution in the Ocean
Watkins, W. A., and W. E. Schevill. 1975. Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) react to pingers. Deep-Sea Res. 22:123–29. ———. 1977a. Spatial distribution of Physeter catodon (sperm whales) underwater. Deep- SeaRes. 24:693–99. —— —.
Hal Whitehead, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHYSETER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term physeter is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mediterranean whales bear the brunt of industry's historic toxins
They examined fat, or blubber samples from 70 fin whales (balaenoptera physalus), 61 sperm whales (physeter macrocephalus) and 49 ... «PBS NewsHour, Jul 15»
2
Japan falsified whale hunting data in 1960s, according to study
... in illegal killing, but it had also ignored whaling regulations, particularly those pertaining to the sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus. «Science Now, Jul 15»
3
Rare Sperm Whale Fossils Shed Light on Mysterious Family Tree
The behemoth of the family, the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), made famous by Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" (1851), can reach ... «Live Science, Apr 15»
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Researchers Encounter Sperm Whale With Their ROV
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), or cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only ... «Techaeris, Apr 15»
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Sperm Whale Caught on Camera in Rare Encounter
Males of the species (Physeter macrocephalus) can top almost 70 feet (21 meters) long. Classified as "vulnerable" on the International Union ... «Discovery News, Apr 15»
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Expert panel rebukes Japan's new whaling proposal
... sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), Byrde's whale (Balaenoptera brydei), and the common minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). «Mongabay.com, Apr 15»
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Humans Killed Nearly 3 Million Whales In The 20th Century
For the entire 20th century, the largest catches were of fin, Balaenoptera physalus, and sperm whales, Physeter macrocephalus, with 874,068 ... «Gizmodo Australia, Mar 15»
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Another Carcass of Sperm Whale Washed Ashore
The giant sperm whale or Cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whale predators. The sperm whale is the only living member of genus Physeter, ... «The New Indian Express, Mar 15»
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Behavior Brief
Female sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) develop complicated social networks to raise their young, according to a study published last ... «The Scientist | News & Opinions, Mar 15»
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The Many Stories of Castaway Cay
“Wormy," as he was called by his friends, was in search of the skeletal remains of a prehistoric sperm whale, the Physeter catodon, which, by ... «MousePlanet, Feb 15»

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