(simile) extremely soft (not rough)

plural of soft-shell turtle

plural of soft X-ray

(science fiction) A subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the nature of its speculative societies or that employs pseudoscience.

Carex conjuncta, native to north central and northeastern United States.

the lowest energy, lowest frequency, longest wavelength end of the X-ray EM band, overlapping with EUV (extreme ultraviolet).

plural of soft-shelled turtle

The practice of expecting less from members of a disadvantaged group and thus implicitly encouraging those people not to reach their full potential.

(transitive) To make something soft or softer. / (transitive) To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up). / (transitive) To make less harsh / (intransitive) To become soft or softer

The removal of calcium and magnesium ions from water, or their replacement with sodium, either by chemical reaction or by ion exchange.