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  • noun chemistry any compound having a very high basicity

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  • As it was slowly transformed into an American superbase, the camp now had paved roads, bus lines, and stop signs—as well as military police with radar guns who would issue a ticket to the poor Humvee driver who exceeded the 10 mph speed limit.

    Paradise General Dr. Dave Hnida 2010

  • As it was slowly transformed into an American superbase, the camp now had paved roads, bus lines, and stop signs—as well as military police with radar guns who would issue a ticket to the poor Humvee driver who exceeded the 10 mph speed limit.

    Paradise General Dr. Dave Hnida 2010

  • “First there was the creation of a superbase at Singapore, heavily reinforced by British and Empire troops,” said the Japan Times Advertiser.

    Human Smoke Nicholson Baker 2008

  • The superbase - and the tenfold increase in air operations it will generate within the next year - present challenges to both the military and civilian populations in and around the towns bordering the 20-mile wide, 42,000-acre complex, including Jackson, Lakehurst,

    unknown title 2009

  • At the same time, the towns hosting the superbase must recognize the importance of the bases, both as economic engines and as bulwarks for national security.

    unknown title 2009

  • It is also a superbase (very strong base) used in organic synthesis.

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] JSmith2 2009

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