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US
/ˈbɪɫˌtɪn/
]
ADJECTIVE
-
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
a constitutional inability to tell the truth
How To Use built-in In A Sentence
- A built-in illuminator allows us-ers to see clearly, even in total darkness. The viewer runs on a single AA battery for up to 60 hours and is water and fog resistant.
- Alternatively, you could use a three pin plug with a built-in thermostat, available from electrical retailers.
- To overcome this problem, the Purdue researchers developed a means to create LEDs on low-cost, metal-coated silicon wafers, whereby the the silicon substrate is metalized with a built-in reflective layer of zirconium nitride. Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » New Low Cost LED Technology
- There's way too much duality built-in to such a scheme.
- It has wooden panelling on one wall, a stone fireplace and built-in shelving.
- Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss The Earth Times Online Newspaper
- For example this amp has a built-in Deltacomp adaptive limiter which is designed to prevent the power amp from distorting. Epinions Recent Content for Home
- The bicycle ergometer was set at a minimal tension level and had a built-in measure of distance that was calibrated for accuracy.
- This camera has a built-in flash.
- Glass mosaic tile is used for the backsplash, the countertop is cold-rolled steel, and a storage cabinet of birch includes a built-in hamper to keep dirty clothes from landing on the floor.