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PRONUNCIATION OF SALK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SALK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Salk 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 SALK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Salk

Salk, is a small military unit led by a senior soldier that is subordinate to an infantry squad. Salk is bigger than a lahingpaar but smaller than a jagu. It is also one of the smallest military formation among the Estonian Ground Force infantry units.

Definition of Salk in the English dictionary

The definition of Salk in the dictionary is Jonas Edward. 1914–95, US virologist: developed an injected vaccine against poliomyelitis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SALK


Balkh
bɑːlk
SWALK
swɔːlk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SALK

Salique
Salisbury
Salisbury Plain
Salish
Salishan

WORDS THAT END LIKE SALK

balk
beanstalk
boardwalk
cakewalk
catwalk
chalk
cock of the walk
crosstalk
crosswalk
Dundalk
moonwalk
riverwalk
sidewalk
small talk
stalk
talk
talk the talk
walk
you can talk
you can´t talk

Synonyms and antonyms of Salk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Salk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SALK

Find out the translation of Salk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Salk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Salk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

索尔克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Salk
570 millions of speakers

English

Salk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सॉल्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سالك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Солка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Salk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Salk
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Salk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Salk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Salk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ソーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

솔크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Salk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Salk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Salk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सॉल्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Salk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Salk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Salk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Солка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Salk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Salk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Salk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Salk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Salk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Salk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SALK»

The term «Salk» is regularly used and occupies the 58.797 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SALK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SALK»

Discover the use of Salk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Salk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jonas Salk: Polio Pioneer
Chronicles the life and work of Jonas Salk, the scientist who developed the vaccine that conquered polio.
Corinne J. Naden, Rose Blue, 2001
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Splendid Solution
Splendid Solution chronicles Dr. Salk's race against time-and a growing epidemic that reached 57,000 reported cases in the summer of 1952-to achieve an unparalleled medical breakthrough that made him a cultural hero and icon for a whole ...
Jeffrey Kluger, 2006
3
The Salk Institute
"In this volume, acclaimed architectural photographer Ezra Stoller, whose images of the Salk Institute have become iconic themselves, captures the timeless grandeur of this unique monument to scientific understanding and artistic ...
‎1999
4
Jonas Salk, Revised Edition
This revised edition brings readers up-to-date regarding Salk's final years and the current work of the Salk Institute.
Victoria Sherrow, 2009
5
A Privileged Life: Celebrating Wasp Style
From the eclectic and well-decorated home of Sister Parish to the popular pink-and-green color combination of preppy chic to iconic photographs of the style makers who embody the Wasp spirit like Grace Kelly, Truman Capote, or Jacqueline ...
Susanna Salk, 2006
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Jonas Salk
Did you know..... Jonas Salk worked at a summer camp? Jonas Salk was the oldest child in his family? Jonas Salk did some of his research in a basement? When Jonas Salk graduated from high school he wanted to be a lawyer?
Carole Marsh, 2004
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Weekend Retreats
An intimate narrative of retreat and relaxation depicts distinctive country weekend homes with beautifully styled rooms, from coastal New England houses to restive woodland cottages, all geared towards leisure time, and includes a history ...
Susanna Salk, 2012
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Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
World-changing events unfold before your eyes in these amazing tales of inventions and discovery.
Katherine Krohn, 2006
9
Jonas Salk: Conquering Polio
Jonas Salk would not take no for an answer, and for this, millions of people are grateful.
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson, 2005
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A New Law-dictionary: Containing the Interpretation and ...
1 Salk. 1. 2 Salk. 545. 3 Salk. 283. pjitrilegeD piacw. 3 Salk. 45, 92. 10?O| jtbtftorT0. a Salk. 549, 550. Faresl. 80, 121, 122. Ibid. 137,147. 3 Salk. 289. Mod. Cas. 252. $30pertg, 3 Salk. 290. &nantum metnit i Salk. $57. jSliri fam, and 2Cam quam.
Giles Jacob, Sir John Holt, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SALK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Salk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Salk researchers move one step closer to making cures for genetic …
Now, researchers at the Salk Institute have gotten one step closer to making such cures a reality: they've turned cells from patients into healthy, mutation-free ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
2
'Jonas Salk: A Life,' by Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs
The vaccine developed by Jonas Salk, a 40-year-old University of Pittsburgh researcher, had been judged safe and effective following the largest public health ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
3
Salk scientists reveal epigenome maps of the human body's major …
IMAGE: A team at the Salk Institute mapped comprehensive epigenomes of several organs and tissue types from four different donors, which could help better ... «EurekAlert, Jun 15»
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Public Release: 6-May-2015 New stem cell may overcome hurdles …
To produce the cells, the Salk scientists developed a combination of chemical signals that directed human stem cells in a laboratory dish to become spatially ... «EurekAlert, May 15»
5
Salk Scientists Propose New Mitochondrial Disease Fix
San Diego researchers have discovered a way to cut bad mitochondrial DNA out of mouse embryos. But they say ethical debate is needed before ever trying the ... «KPBS, Apr 15»
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Jonas Salk and the polio vaccination
Today, 12 April 2015 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the announcement that Jonas Salk's vaccine could prevent poliomyelitis. We asked Charlotte Jacobs, ... «OUPblog, Apr 15»
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March of Dimes Celebrates Salk Vaccine 60th Anniversary
Dr. Peter Salk reveals the March of Dimes Silver Dollar featuring his father, Dr. Jonas Salk. Coins can be purchased at http://1.usa.gov/1MoGVwF . (photo March ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
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Peter Salk says his father's focus went beyond polio
Daniel Baden (left), director and distinguished professor at the UNCW Center for Marine Science, gives Dr. Peter Salk, son of Dr. Jonas Salk, a tour of UNCW's ... «StarNewsOnline.com, Mar 15»
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'Mini Brain' in Spinal Cord Helps Us Walk, Salk Study Finds
Neural circuitry in a mouse spinal cord. The red cells are neurons that function as a “mini brain.” Photo courtesy Steeve Bourane / Salk Institute for Biological ... «Times of San Diego, Feb 15»
10
New Salk Institute Pill 'Tricks' Body into Losing Weight
Salk Institute researchers announced Monday the development of an entirely new type of pill that tricks the body into thinking it has consumed calories, causing ... «Times of San Diego, Jan 15»

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