rem
IPA: rˈɛm
Root Word: REM
noun
- (computing) A remark (programming language statement used for documentation).
- A dose of absorbed radiation equivalent to one roentgen of X-rays or gamma rays.
- (computing) A remark; a programming language statement used for documentation (in BASIC for example); also used in DOS batch files.
- (web design) A unit relative to the declared font size of the root element in a HTML document.
- (mythology) An Egyptian fish god who fertilized the land with his tears.
- (colloquial) A Remington firearm.
- Initialism of rapid eye movement. [Fast movement of the eyes, characterising REM sleep]
- (music) Initialism of remaining time.
- (chemistry) Abbreviation of rare earth metal.. [rare earth element]
- Abbreviation of reactive electrochemical membrane.
- (often capitalized) Initialism of rapid eye movement, a sleep state. [Fast movement of the eyes, characterising REM sleep]
adjective
- (knitting) Remaining.
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Examples of "rem" in Sentences
- Most people confuse it with REM.
- REM sleep is not even elaborated on.
- It then has quasi in rem jurisdiction.
- Effect of sleep deprivation on REM sleep.
- Remember that the pons is crucial for REM.
- Others method is an execution sale in a rem.
- Person rem/year is a measurement of radiation.
- The claim is enforceable in personam and in rem.
- In the kindred dialect of the Arabic, Rem denotes an antelope.
- Lucid dreaming is verified by volitional communication during rem sleep.
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