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thermal energy storage, TES
The storage of heat energy by means of sensible or latent heat technologies, in order to provide heating or cooling services at a later date.
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bete noir, bête noir (s) (noun); betes noirs, bêtes noirs (pl)
1. Someone or something that is particularly disliked or avoided: Rosetta's brother was a bête noir because of his criminal activities.
2. An object of aversion or the dread of one’s existence: Mike considered his job a bete noir because he had to work so hard and received such small wages.
3. Etymology: from French, literally "black beast".
A hatred of someone or something.
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Boötes
1. A constellation of the northern hemisphere, dominated by the bright star Arcturus which is represented by a herdsman driving a bear (Ursa Major) around the pole.

Arcturus, or Alpha Boötes, is about 37 light-years from earth. The herdsman is assisted by the neighboring Canes Venatici, "the Hunting Dogs".

2. Etymology: from the Mid-16th century from Latin which came from Greek boōtēs, "plowman, Boötes"; from bous, "ox" + ōthein, "to push".
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