IPA: /ˌkɪləˈpɑːrˌsɛk/
KK: /kɪloʊˈpɑːrˌsɛk/
Definition: A unit of measurement for distance in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
Example: The nearest star is about 1.3 kiloparsecs away from Earth.
IPA: /ˌkɪləˈpæskəl/
KK: /kɪloʊˈpæskəl/
Definition: A unit of pressure equal to one thousand pascals, often used in measuring atmospheric pressure or in engineering contexts.
Example: The tire pressure should be around 220 kilopascals for optimal performance.
IPA: /ˈkɪləˌvoʊlt/
KK: /ˈkɪloʊvoʊlt/
Definition: A unit of electrical measurement that equals one thousand volts, often used to describe high voltage levels in electrical systems.
Example: The power lines carry electricity at a kilovolt level to ensure efficient transmission.
IPA: //ˈkaɪneɪz//
KK: /ˈkaɪneɪs/
Definition: A type of enzyme that helps move a phosphate group from one molecule to another, often using energy from ATP or ADP.
Example: Kinases play a crucial role in many cellular processes by adding phosphate groups to proteins.
IPA: /kɪˈnɛmætɪk/
KK: /kɪˈnɛmætɪk/
Definition: This word describes something that is connected to movement or the study of how objects move.
Example: The kinematic equations help us understand the motion of objects in physics.
IPA: /kɪˈnɛmɪtɪkəl/
KK: /kɪˈnɛmɪtɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
Example: The kinematical analysis of the athlete's movements helped improve their performance.
IPA: /kɪˈnɛmɪkli/
KK: /kɪˈnɛmɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
Example: The robot moved kinematically, following the programmed path smoothly and efficiently.
IPA: /ˈkɪnɪˌskoʊp/
KK: /ˈkɪnɪˌskoʊp/
Definition: A device used to record and play back television programs, typically by capturing images from a picture tube.
Example: The kinescope allowed viewers to watch recorded television shows from home.
Definition: To create a film version of a television program that has been broadcasted.
Example: The director decided to kinescope the live performance for future viewing.
IPA: /kɪˈniːzɪk/
KK: /kɪˈnizɪk/
Definition: Relating to body movements and gestures that convey meaning without using words.
Example: Her kinesic communication was clear, as her gestures expressed her feelings more than her words did.
IPA: /kɪˈniːsɪks/
KK: /kɪˈniːsɪks/
Definition: The study of body movements that do not involve words, including gestures and facial expressions, used to communicate.
Example: Kinesics plays an important role in understanding how people express emotions without speaking.
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