Definition

A common abbreviation for 'with' used in chemistry, cooking, and technical writing — saves you a whole letter and three keystrokes. Efficient enough for lab reports, confusing enough for everyone else.

Example Usage

Combine the powder w/t distilled water and stir until smooth.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=w/t&defid=2869756)

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