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A sieve is something that separates insoluble substances from a solution. In the kitchen, a sieve is meshed wire, with tiny holes in it to allow the water to pass through, but doesn't allow insoluble substances.
To sieve (verb) means to sift or separate things.
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∙ 11y ago
In the story "Cells," the word "sieve" is used metaphorically to describe how memories and emotions can be filtered and sorted through a person's mind. It implies the idea of sifting through one's experiences and thoughts, separating what is important from what is not.
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∙ 12y agoIsnt it a kitchen utensil to make poudery products like flour have no lumps
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∙ 13y agoIs the study of goats.
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What is the American word for a sieve?
The American word for a sieve is "strainer."
The cell theory states that all cells have a nucleus?
Actually, the cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, that the cell is the basic unit of structure and function in organisms, and that all cells come from pre-existing cells through the process of cell division. Not all cells have a nucleus; for example, prokaryotic cells like bacteria do not have a nucleus.
What is the Official word for cells that do have a nucleus and a membrane bound organelles?
There are 2 types of cells, 1. Eukaryotic cell- they have nucleus and membrane bound organelles. 2. Prokaryotic cell- they do not have true nucleus and no membrane bound organelles. Human cells are eukaryotic in nature.
What is the missing word Stem cells retain the ability to into other types of cells.?
The missing word is 'change' (or something similar).
What is the definition of the word probing?
Probing means to explore something with hands or with an instrument. It can also mean an investigation, as in something was uncovered because the investigator probed further into the story.
What is the American word for a sieve?
The American word for a sieve is "strainer."
What does memory like a sieve mean?
Gag answer: Somebody told me, but I forgot what they said!Real answer: The word "sieve" in this context is used figuratively with reference to the fact that a sieve does not hold all its contents. Just as water goes into a sieve and flows through it, so facts go into a memory like a sieve and then disappear.
What is sentence of sieve?
You can sift flour using a sieve.
What is the noun form of sieve?
The word sieve is a noun as well as a verb (sieve, sieves, sieving, sieved); example uses: Noun: The sieve to strain the spaghetti is in that cupboard. Verb: I don't sieve the mashed potatoes, I like them a bit lumpy.
What is another word for a sieve?
Colander, screen
What is an antonym for the word sieve and supplication?
collect, combine
Why is sieve of eratosthenes called a sieve?
The word "sieve" in this context is used figuratively with reference to the fact that a sieve does not hold all its contents. Think of sprinkling numbers at the top of the page. The composite numbers get caught, the prime numbers sift on down.
Which Lingo word does Chuck claim describes his mind?
SIEVE!
What is a sentence using the word sieve?
You can use a sieve to find all the primes numbers between 2 and any given number n.
What is a synonym for colander?
Strainer, sifter, sieve...
Sentence using the word sieve?
The metal sieve Bob used to sift out the unwanted rocks from his planting soil, was made of a fine stainless steel mesh.
What does the word crenate mean when used in regards to cells?
shrink
