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self-sustaining

[self-suh-stey-ning, self-] / ˈsɛlf səˈsteɪ nɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /






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Self-sustaining inflation, in which expectations of further inflation beget more inflation, would be very bad.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2021

"Self-sustaining burn is essential to getting high yield," Dr Callahan explained.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2021

Iran goes nuclear Self-sustaining nuclear reactions have begun inside Iran's first commercial nuclear power plant.

From Nature • May 18, 2011

Self-sustaining aquaria are very simple and any boy or girl living near a brook can stock one at no expense whatever.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.

Self-sustaining musical structures, independent of words, were poor and flimsy.

From Purcell by Runciman, John F.




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