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   serpentine

   /ˈsəːp(ə)ntʌɪn/

   adjective

   • 1. of or like a serpent or snake: "serpentine coils"
   • ▪ winding and twisting like a snake: "serpentine country lanes" Similar windingwindyzigzagzigzaggingtwistingtwistyturningmeanderingcurvingsinuoussnakingsnakytortuousrare:anfractuousflexuousmeandrousserpentiformOpposite straight
   • ▪ complex, cunning, or treacherous: "his charm was too subtle and serpentine for me" Similar complicatedintricatecomplexinvolvedtortuousconvolutedtangledelaborateknottyconfusingbewilderingbafflinginextricableentangledimpenetrableByzantineDaedalianGordianrare:involuteinvolutedOpposite straightforwardsimple

   noun

   • 1. a dark green mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate, sometimes mottled or spotted like a snake's skin.
   • 2. a winding lake in Hyde Park, London, constructed in 1730.
   • 3. a riding exercise consisting of a series of half-circles made alternately to right and left: "for young horses, suppleness and control were built with serpentines"
   • 4. a kind of cannon, used especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. historical

   verb

   • 1. move or lie in a winding path or line: "fresh tyre tracks serpentined back towards the hopper"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin serpentinus (see serpent).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.slashgear.com › 1603399 › signs-engine-serpentine-belt5 Signs Your Engine's Serpentine Belt Needs Replacing

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Your serpentine belt controls a number of components in your engine, so it's pretty important. Here are a few signs to watch out for if it starts to go.

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   3 days ago · Serpentine Size of asbestos fibers compared to other particles (USEPA, March 1978) Serpentine class fibers are curly. Chrysotile, CAS No. 12001-29-5, is the only asbestos classed as a serpentine fiber. It is obtained from serpentinite rocks which are common throughout the world.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Typhon (/ ˈ t aɪ f ɒ n,-f ən /; Ancient Greek: Τυφῶν, romanized: Typhôn, [tyːpʰɔ̂ːn]), also Typhoeus (/ t aɪ ˈ f iː ə s /; Τυφωεύς, Typhōeús), Typhaon (Τυφάων, Typháōn) or Typhos (Τυφώς, Typhṓs), was a monstrous serpentine giant and one of the deadliest creatures in Greek mythology.

5. www.anahana.com › en › crystalsSerpentine Meaning, Crystal, Stone, Spiritual Healing Benefits -...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Serpentine, a fascinating gemstone with a rich history, holds a special place in the world of minerals. It belongs to the Serpentine group minerals, which include several varieties known for their unique qualities and beautiful colors.

6. www.centreofexcellence.com › serpentine-propertiesSerpentine: Properties, Uses and Crystal Healing

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Serpentine is a group of green minerals that are often mistaken for jade. It’s primarily composed of magnesium silicate and is known for its distinctive green colour, which can range from pale green to deep olive.

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Ouroboros, emblematic serpent of ancient Egypt and Greece represented with its tail in its mouth, continually devouring itself and being reborn from itself. A gnostic and alchemical symbol, Ouroboros expresses the unity of all things, material and spiritual, which never disappear but perpetually.

8. www.carfax.com › blog › what-is-a-serpentine-beltWhat Is a Serpentine Belt? - CARFAX

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   Jun 27, 2024 · A serpentine belt is used to drive various vehicle accessories, including the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor. Often called a drive belt, the serpentine belt is usually mounted at the front of the engine.