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alternative
1. Another possibility.
2. Another choice.
2. Another choice.
"Betty's parents could not longer pay for her college fees, and so she had no alternative but to find a part-time job."
Allowing or necessitating a choice that is limited to one of two or more other possibilities. (1)
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Word a Day Revisited Index of Cartoons Illustrating the Meanings of Words
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(concern over the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels has resulted in looking for alternative fuels that are less polluting)
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“alternative”
alternative dispute resolution, ADR
A procedure whereby a criminal case is redefined as a civil one and the case is decided by an impartial arbiter, where other parties agree to an amicable settlement.
This is usually reserved for minor offenses.
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Criminal Court Words or Judicial Terms +
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alternative fuels
A variety of alternative fuels include:
- Methanol.
- Denatured ethanol, and other alcohols.
- Fuel mixtures containing 85 percent or more by volume of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols with gasoline or other fuels; such as, natural gas.
- Liquefied petroleum gas (propane).
- Hydrogen.
- Coal-derived liquid fuels.
- Fuels (other than alcohol) derived from biological materials (biofuels; such as, soy diesel fuel).
- Electricity (including electricity from solar energy).
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Energy Sources and Related Information +
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alternative medicine
Medical practices that are not officially recognized by the mainstream medical community.
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Science and Technology Words from the Ancient Past to the Present, Part 1
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alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV)
A vehicle designed to operate on an alternative fuel; for example, compressed natural gas, methane blend, and electricity.
The vehicle could be either a dedicated vehicle designed to operate exclusively on alternative fuel or a nondedicated vehicle designed to operate on alternative fuel and/or a traditional fuel.
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Energy Sources and Related Information +
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