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ad libitum

[ad lib-i-tuhm, ahd lib-i-toom] / æd ˈlɪb ɪ təm, ɑd ˈlɪb ɪˌtʊm /




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In the experiment, the mice on the ad libitum schedule gained weight and experienced metabolic dysfunction, whereas the mice on time restricted feeding did not.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2023

One group was permitted ad libitum feeding, which is eating whenever they wanted.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2023

This form of husbandry, known as ad libitum feeding, is cheap and convenient since animal technicians need only check the hoppers from time to time to make sure they haven’t run dry.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2011

It is independent ; 'one can rise at any hour one pleases,' fix one's own office hours, take days off ad libitum.

From Time Magazine Archive

They signed a deed, and went to America, filling up half a vessel, for there were seventeen heads of families, and children ad libitum.

From World's End A Story in Three Books by Jefferies, Richard




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