(biochemistry) One of a pair of pentapeptides, (Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met) occurring naturally in the brain, that affects pain perception.

A market where meat is sold. / (colloquial, idiomatic) A place where one goes for a casual sexual encounter, such as a bar (establishment) or night club.

(inorganic chemistry, alchemy) A metal resistant to corrosion, oxidizing and tarnishing, such as gold, platinum, copper and mercury.

Subject to a means test.

simple past tense and past participle of means-test

To subject a person to a means test, or to require a means test in order to receive a benefit

An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.

To apply a means test to an individual or group.

(music) A subgenre of heavy metal typically employing moderate to fast tempos, heavily distorted guitars, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often having violent or dark lyrics.

A sovereign state which is a member of an international organisation or some kind of confederation of other such states.