sacrificial
adjective
sac·ri·fi·cial
ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shəl 
1
: of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice
2
: of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present
Examples of sacrificial in a Sentence
their sacrificial acts of self-denial
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The ditches were then closed up with the sacrificial objects inside.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Now evidence of trip is found With so many remains found in one place, researchers agree this likely served as a sacrificial area in the Roman era, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The sacrificial film is placed on top of the transistor chip, and a source of carbon is deposited on top.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
Climb through interior cathedrals housing ceramic and skeletal remains from ancient sacrificial ceremonies.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Now evidence of trip is found With so many remains found in one place, researchers agree this likely served as a sacrificial area in the Roman era, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The sacrificial film is placed on top of the transistor chip, and a source of carbon is deposited on top.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
Climb through interior cathedrals housing ceramic and skeletal remains from ancient sacrificial ceremonies.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Sacrificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacrificial. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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