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1. transitive verb get rid of excess fat: to use up energy or get rid of unwanted fat by exercising
 burn off a few extra calories
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2. transitive verb agriculture remove vegetation: to remove vegetation by fire or with chemicals, either to clear the land or in preparation for harvesting a root crop
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3. transitive verb energy get rid of excess gas: to get rid of unwanted gas by burning it, e.g. at an oil-well head
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4. transitive and intransitive verb meteorology dissipate: to dissipate fog or clouds by the heat of the sun, or be dissipated in this way
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