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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound — (CEUS) is the application of ultrasound contrast medium to traditional medical sonography. Ultrasound contrast agents rely on the different ways in which sound waves are reflected from interfaces between substances. This may be the surface of a… … Wikipedia
Show jumping — Show jumping, also known as stadium jumping or jumpers, is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the… … Wikipedia
Contrast — Con*trast , v. t. 1. To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Contrast (Emi Maria album) — Contrast Studio album by Emi Maria Released March 3, 2010 Recorded 2009 2010 Genre R B, Pop … Wikipedia
contrast — [kən trast′; ] for n. [ kän′trast΄] vt. [Fr contraster < It & VL * contrastare, to withstand < L contra, against + stare, to STAND] to compare so as to point out the differences; set off against one another vi. to show differences when… … English World dictionary
contrast — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ clear, marked, sharp, stark, strong ▪ There is a stark contrast between the lives of the rich and those of the poor. ▪ complete … Collocations dictionary
Contrast ratio — The contrast ratio is a property of a display system, defined as the ratio of the luminance of the brightest color (white) to that of the darkest color (black) that the system is capable of producing. A high contrast ratio is a desired aspect of… … Wikipedia
contrast — con|trast1 W2 [ˈkɔntra:st US ˈka:ntræst] n 1.) [U and C] a difference between people, ideas, situations, things etc that are being compared ▪ While there are similarities in the two cultures, there are also great contrasts. contrast between ▪ the … Dictionary of contemporary English
contrast — ♦♦♦ contrasts, contrasting, contrasted (The noun is pronounced [[t]kɒ̱ntrɑːst, træst[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]kəntrɑ͟ːst, træ̱st[/t]].) 1) N VAR: oft N between pl n A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is… … English dictionary
contrast — I UK [ˈkɒntrɑːst] / US [ˈkɑnˌtræst] noun Word forms contrast : singular contrast plural contrasts *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a noticeable difference between people or things contrast between: the contrast between her life before the accident… … English dictionary
