basic research
noun
Theoretical research aimed at discovering scientific principles and facts; opposed to applied research, which puts those principles to practical use.
Origin
Early 20th century.
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- dragon boat
- drag one's feet
- dragonet
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- dragon lady
- dragonnade
- dragon's blood
- dragon's head
- dragon ship
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- drag someone/thing down
- drag someone/thing into