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medium
noun(me-di-um)
(usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
Synonyms: mass medium,
medium
adjective(me-di-um)
around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Synonyms: average, intermediate,
Examples:
Medium bombers.
medium
noun(me-di-um)
(bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
Synonyms: culture medium,
medium
noun(me-di-um)
an occupation for which you are especially well suited
Synonyms: metier,
medium
noun(me-di-um)
someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
Synonyms: sensitive, spiritualist,
Examples:
He consulted several mediums.
medium
noun(me-di-um)
a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
medium
noun(me-di-um)
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
medium
noun(me-di-um)
an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
medium
noun(me-di-um)
an intervening substance through which something is achieved
Examples:
The dissolving medium is called a solvent.
medium
noun(me-di-um)
a state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position
Examples:
A happy medium.
medium
noun(me-di-um)
(biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed
medium
adjective(me-di-um)
(meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside
medium
noun(me-di-um)
the surrounding environment
Examples:
Fish require an aqueous medium.

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