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scale factor

A scale factor is a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the equation y = Cx, C is the scale factor for x. C is also the coefficient of x, and may be called the constant of proportionality of y to x. For example, doubling distances corresponds to a scale factor of two for distance, while cutting a cake in half results in pieces with a scale factor of one half. The basic equation for it is image over primeage. In the field of measurements, the scale factor of an instrument is sometimes referred to as sensitivity. The ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures is also called a scale factor.
Too hard to discribe scale factor in a sentence
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It's been that time of the month for my old lady but I still managed to scarlet speed 7 times!
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At term mainly ised in Dublin Ireland meaning that you or someone else is really embarrased or going red
Linda shagged him last night

Linda : hahaha SCARLET
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ScarLegacies

A very rude man. He is always horny and loses friends a lot. He says he doesn't like online dating but he does it. He get in arguments easily.
Dude that guy is acting like ScarLegacies!
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scarlet dimond

a beautiful dog, a service dog. shes white and goes everywhere with me. she smiles so big and she is protective of herself and me. she like any animal including cats and bugs. shes very kind and the quietest chiwawwa\weenier dog ive ever met. she love to wear cloths and enjoys her bootys. Shes a very brave and smart dog, brave enough to go up to a dog ten times her size just to protect her owner.
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scarlett

Scarlett’s are the craziest and most fun people you will ever meet. Scarlett’s are very fashion forward and artistic. Scarlett loves playing with makeup and making things colorful. Scarlett is the most outgoing and lovable person you’ll ever meet!
Have you met Scarlett?
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Scarlette

The purple flamingo of the party in Brazil loves to fiesta in the crate of the parte. She loves the cascades and is the sexpot like beast who has very large trousers.

In other words.... Scarlette is super fun and is te life of the party. She has a personality like no other. She is super pretty and kind (most of the time)and will stand up for you no matter what! She's a stupid orangutan and im a stupid turtle.
Scarlette, ypu're a stupid orangutan
by STUPIDTRURTLE June 12, 2019
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