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Petrous

Definition:

Adjective: Hard, stony, or durable.
Noun: The dense part of the temporal bone, forming the walls of the middle ear and housing the cochlea and semi-circular canals.

Senses:

Adjective:

1. Resembling or relating to a rock or stone.
2. Extremely hard or unyielding.
3. Used in geology to describe dense or rocky formations.

Noun:

1. The petrous part of the temporal bone protects delicate structures responsible for hearing and balance.

Usage Examples:

Adjective:

1. The construction workers used petrous rocks to build a solid foundation.
2. Her determination was as petrous as a diamond, nothing could break her spirit.
3. Geologists were fascinated by this petrous formation found deep underground.

Noun:

1. The surgeon carefully removed the tumor from the petrous bone, preserving the patient's hearing.

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