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a prepared liquid food designed for babies
Formula is a carefully crafted and nutritionally balanced alternative to breast milk that provides infants with essential nutrients for their growth and development. It is commonly used when breastfeeding is not possible or as a supplement to breast milk. Formula is available in various forms, such as powdered or liquid, and is prepared by mixing with water according to specific instructions
- The baby drinks formula twice a day.
- Formula is enriched with vitamins and minerals.
- Parents chose formula over breastfeeding for convenience.
- The pediatrician recommended a hypoallergenic formula.
- Formula comes in powder or liquid form.
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a symbolic representation of a chemical substance using its constituent elements
- H₂O is the chemical formula for water.
- The formula C₆H₁₂O₆ represents glucose.
- Chemists write the formula to show elemental composition.
- The compound's formula indicates the ratio of atoms.
- Balancing the chemical formula ensures mass conservation.
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a set of directions for making or preparing something
- Follow the formula to mix the chemicals safely.
- The ointment was made according to a special formula.
- The baker uses a formula for the perfect cake.
- She wrote down the formula for the homemade soap.
- He kept the secret formula for the sauce.
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(mathematics) a rule or law represented in symbols, letters, or numbers
- The quadratic formula provides a method for finding the roots of a quadratic equation.
- Chemists use molecular formulas to represent the number and types of atoms in a molecule.
- Engineers rely on formulas to calculate stress and strain in materials under different conditions.
- The formula for calculating compound interest involves principal, interest rate, and time.
- Physicians apply medical formulas to determine appropriate dosages of medications based on patient weight and condition.
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any established or prescribed method, rule, or procedure used to achieve a desired outcome or result
- Following the recipe's formula precisely ensures a delicious batch of cookies every time.
- The company's success formula involves delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.
- The coach's winning formula combines rigorous training with strategic game plans.
- In sales, building relationships with clients is often part of the winning formula for success.
- The entrepreneur's formula for productivity includes time-blocking and prioritizing tasks.
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something regarded as a standard or typical example to follow
- The classic novel follows the formula of a love story.
- His speech followed a familiar political formula.
- The sitcom uses a comedy formula that audiences enjoy.
- The company applied the same formula to all marketing campaigns.
- That plot is a formula in detective fiction.
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a predefined method or procedure for solving a class of problems in mathematics
- Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.
- The formula allows quick calculation of interest.
- There is a standard formula for finding the volume of a cylinder.
- Students memorized formulas for various geometry problems.
- Applying the formula simplifies complex calculations.
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