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acyclic
acyclovir
acyl
acyl chloride
acylation
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AD (1)
AD (2)
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ad appropriation
ad court
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ad hoc
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ad (1)
ad [ ad ] (plural ads)


noun 
Definition:
 
marketing  ( informal )
Same as  advertisement
[Mid-19th century. Shortening]
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