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How to pronounce ablative
“ablative” pronunciation in American and British English
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“ablative” in real sentences
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That of course is the ablative heat shield.
Tom Scott
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clever type of shielding called an ablative shield.
The Royal Institution
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ablative case, meaning "in or on the house."
Ling Thusiasm
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the peels, skin needling, um radio frequency, non-ablative laser, >> heat and yeah, cold.
The Scottish Parliament
Why real speech
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