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Calculated Shard: 6 (from laksa062)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa006.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/brownian-motion\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/brownian-motion\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers\n\n## Brownian movement in British English\n(ˈbraʊnɪən  [![IPA Pronunciation Guide](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/external\/images\/info.png?version=6.0.100)](https:\/\/blog.collinsdictionary.com\/ipa-pronunciation-guide-ced\/ \"IPA Pronunciation Guide\") ) or Brownian motion\n\nnoun\n\n[random](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/random \"Definition of random\") movement of [microscopic](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/microscopic \"Definition of microscopic\") [particles](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/particle \"Definition of particles\") [suspended](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/suspend \"Definition of suspended\") in a [fluid](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/fluid \"Definition of fluid\"), caused by bombardment of the particles by [molecules](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/molecule \"Definition of molecules\") of the fluid. First [observed](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/observe \"Definition of observed\") in 1827, it provided strong [evidence](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/evidence \"Definition of evidence\") in support of the [kinetic](https:\/\/www.collinsdictionary.com\/dictionary\/english\/kinetic \"Definition of kinetic\") theory of molecules\n\nCollins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers\n\nWord origin\n\nC19: named after Robert Brown\n\n## Examples of 'Brownian motion' in a sentence Brownian motion\nThese examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.\n\nWe welcome feedback: [report an example sentence](https:\/\/blog.collinsdictionary.com\/contact-us\/) to the Collins team. 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Boilerpipe Text	Brownian motion in British English ( ˈbraʊnɪən ˈməʊʃən ) noun Collins English Dictionary . Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Brownian movement in British English ( ˈbraʊnɪən ) or Brownian motion noun Collins English Dictionary . Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Word origin C19: named after Robert Brown Examples of 'Brownian motion' in a sentence Brownian motion These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins. I moved out of the doorway and stood in the room with my thoughts in Brownian motion . Robert Wilson INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS ( 2002 ) Word lists with Brownian motion terms used in chemistry Physics terms Quick word challenge Quiz Review Question: 1 - Score: 0 / 5 Which physics term am I? either of two theories developed by Albert Einstein, the special theory of relativity , which requires that the laws of physics shall be the same as seen by any two different observers in uniform relative motion, and the general theory of relativity which considers observers with relative acceleration and leads to a theory of gravitation Which physics term am I? the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves; radiation with wavelength between 0.8 micrometres and 1 millimetre Which physics term am I? a dynamic influence that changes a body from a state of rest to one of motion or changes its rate of motion. The magnitude of the force is equal to the product of the mass of the body and its acceleration Which physics term am I? the derived SI unit of electric capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor between the plates of which a potential of 1 volt is created by a charge of 1 coulomb Which physics term am I? the time taken for half of the atoms in a radioactive material to undergo decay Your score: You may also like Quick word challenge Quiz Review Question: 1 - Score: 0 / 5 HOUSEHOLD Drag the correct answer into the box. dustpan sideboard vacuum cleaner armchair HOUSEHOLD What is this an image of? HOUSEHOLD What is this an image of? HOUSEHOLD Drag the correct answer into the box. double bed washing machine dishwasher table HOUSEHOLD Drag the correct answer into the box. cot mop dustpan ironing board Your score:
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Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers ## Brownian movement in British English (ˈbraʊnɪən [![IPA Pronunciation Guide](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/external/images/info.png?version=6.0.100)](https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/ipa-pronunciation-guide-ced/ "IPA Pronunciation Guide") ) or Brownian motion noun [random](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/random "Definition of random") movement of [microscopic](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/microscopic "Definition of microscopic") [particles](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/particle "Definition of particles") [suspended](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/suspend "Definition of suspended") in a [fluid](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/fluid "Definition of fluid"), caused by bombardment of the particles by [molecules](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/molecule "Definition of molecules") of the fluid. First [observed](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/observe "Definition of observed") in 1827, it provided strong [evidence](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/evidence "Definition of evidence") in support of the [kinetic](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/kinetic "Definition of kinetic") theory of molecules Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Word origin C19: named after Robert Brown ## Examples of 'Brownian motion' in a sentence Brownian motion These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins. We welcome feedback: [report an example sentence](https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/contact-us/) to the Collins team. [Read more…](https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/how-do-we-create-our-corpus-examples/ "How were these examples chosen?") I moved out of the [doorway](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/doorway "Definition of doorway") and [stood](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/stand "Definition of stood") in the room with my [thoughts](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/thought "Definition of thoughts") in Brownian [motion](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/motion "Definition of motion"). Robert Wilson INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002) ## Word lists with Brownian motion [terms used in chemistry](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/word-lists/chemistry-terms-used-in-chemistry#chemistry-terms-used-in-chemistry__1) [Physics terms](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/word-lists/physics-physics-terms#physics-physics-terms__1) Quick word challenge Quiz Review Question: 1 \- Score: 0 / 5 Which physics term am I? either of two theories developed by Albert Einstein, the special theory of relativity, which requires that the laws of physics shall be the same as seen by any two different observers in uniform relative motion, and the general theory of relativity which considers observers with relative acceleration and leads to a theory of gravitation [kinetic energy]() [red shift]() [relativity]() Which physics term am I? the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves; radiation with wavelength between 0.8 micrometres and 1 millimetre [infrared]() [kinetic energy]() [red shift]() Which physics term am I? a dynamic influence that changes a body from a state of rest to one of motion or changes its rate of motion. 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Readable Markdown	## Brownian motion in British English (ˈbraʊnɪən ˈməʊʃən [![IPA Pronunciation Guide](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/external/images/info.png?version=6.0.100)](https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/ipa-pronunciation-guide-ced/ "IPA Pronunciation Guide") ) noun Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers ## Brownian movement in British English (ˈbraʊnɪən [![IPA Pronunciation Guide](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/external/images/info.png?version=6.0.100)](https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/ipa-pronunciation-guide-ced/ "IPA Pronunciation Guide") ) or Brownian motion noun Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Word origin C19: named after Robert Brown ## Examples of 'Brownian motion' in a sentence Brownian motion These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins. I moved out of the [doorway](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/doorway "Definition of doorway") and [stood](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/stand "Definition of stood") in the room with my [thoughts](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/thought "Definition of thoughts") in Brownian [motion](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/motion "Definition of motion"). Robert Wilson INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002) ## Word lists with Brownian motion [terms used in chemistry](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/word-lists/chemistry-terms-used-in-chemistry#chemistry-terms-used-in-chemistry__1) [Physics terms](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/word-lists/physics-physics-terms#physics-physics-terms__1) Quick word challenge Quiz Review Question: 1 \- Score: 0 / 5 Which physics term am I? either of two theories developed by Albert Einstein, the special theory of relativity, which requires that the laws of physics shall be the same as seen by any two different observers in uniform relative motion, and the general theory of relativity which considers observers with relative acceleration and leads to a theory of gravitation Which physics term am I? the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves; radiation with wavelength between 0.8 micrometres and 1 millimetre Which physics term am I? a dynamic influence that changes a body from a state of rest to one of motion or changes its rate of motion. The magnitude of the force is equal to the product of the mass of the body and its acceleration Which physics term am I? the derived SI unit of electric capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor between the plates of which a potential of 1 volt is created by a charge of 1 coulomb Which physics term am I? the time taken for half of the atoms in a radioactive material to undergo decay Your score: You may also like Quick word challenge Quiz Review Question: 1 \- Score: 0 / 5 HOUSEHOLD Drag the correct answer into the box. ![Image](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/dustpan_755363665_250.jpg?version=6.0.100) dustpan sideboard vacuum cleaner armchair HOUSEHOLD What is this an image of? ![Image](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/ironingboard_236639380_250.jpg?version=6.0.100) HOUSEHOLD What is this an image of? ![Image](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/desk_521456470_250.jpg?version=6.0.100) HOUSEHOLD Drag the correct answer into the box. ![Image](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/doublebed_239606032_250.jpg?version=6.0.100) double bed washing machine dishwasher table HOUSEHOLD Drag the correct answer into the box. ![Image](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/images/thumb/cot_302622971_250.jpg?version=6.0.100) cot mop dustpan ironing board Your score:
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