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Women in STEM blue plaques tour with Dr Shini Somara: Episode 3 - Hertha Ayrton
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/28Ever wondered about the brilliant women who shaped our world? Join Dr. Shini Somara on a fascinating heritage walk to discover the incredible life and inventions of Hertha Ayrton, a true pioneer in engineering and a supporter of the suffragette movement! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to engineering patents and historical context while learning about this inspiring figure.
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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
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UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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More passionate
US /ˈpæʃənɪt/
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UK /ˈpæʃənət/
- Adjective
- Being easily excited to strong emotions
- Having strong sexual desires
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More impact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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More strike
US /straɪk/
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UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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