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pol•y•tech•nic
Pronunciation: (pol"ē-tek'nik), [key]—
adj.
of, pertaining to, or offering instruction in a variety of industrial arts, applied sciences, or technical subjects:
a polytechnic institute.
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n.
a school or other institution in which instruction in technical subjects is given.
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