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/sɛk/

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noun
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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s second

type of:
unit of time time unit

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min minute
noun
ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
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secant

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trigonometric function circular function
adjective
(of champagne) moderately dry
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unsweet dry
noun
an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors
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securities and exchange commission

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independent agency

Definition that contains sec

hold secure and keep for possible future use or application
water secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
fast securely fixed in place
dark secret
mum secrecy
bar secure with, or as if with, bars
carry secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
tight securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
fixed securely placed or fastened or set
hook secure with the foot