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culture shock

loneliness, anxiety, and confusion experienced by an individual or group that has been suddenly thrust into an alien culture or otherwise encounters radical cultural change. For example, a Filipino student studying at an American university may experience culture shock, as may a businessperson traveling abroad.

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January 30th 2025

color mixer

color mixer

a device that enables light of two different wavelengths to be presented simultaneously or in rapid sequence to the same region of the retina.