HyperDic: re

English > 3 senses of the word Re / re:
NOUNsubstanceRe, rhenium, atomic number 75a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys
person Re, Raancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk
communicationre, raythe syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Re / re > pronunciation
Soundsrey'; riy'
Rhymesashtray ... x-ray / X-ray: 35 rhymes with rey...
accusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > Re: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum.
Synonymsrhenium, atomic number 75
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanishnúmero atómico 75, Re, renio
Catalannúmero atòmic 75, Re, reni
English > Re: 3 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods.
SynonymRa
CategoryantiquityThe historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
Instance ofEgyptian deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians
SpanishRa
CatalanRa
English > re: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningThe syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization.
Synonymray
Broadersolfa syllableOne of the names for notes of a musical scale in solmization
Spanishre
Catalanre

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