IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈsɒmətɪzəm/
KK: /mɛtəˈsɒmətɪzəm/
Definition: A process where the chemical makeup of a rock changes due to interaction with fluids, leading to the replacement of one mineral with another without melting.
Example: Metasomatism can significantly alter the properties of rocks in geological formations.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈstæbɪlɪti/
KK: /mɛtəˈstæbɪlɪti/
Definition: A condition in which a system is not in its most stable state but can remain in that state for a long time before changing.
Example: The chemical reaction reached a state of metastability, allowing it to persist longer than expected.
IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌsteɪbəl/
KK: /ˈmɛtəˌsteɪbəl/
Definition: Referring to a state of a system that is not completely stable but lasts longer than other unstable states, often seen in chemistry or physics.
Example: The metastable state of the solution allowed it to remain in that form for a longer period than expected.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈsteɪbli/
KK: /mɛtəˈstæbli/
Definition: In a state that is stable but not in the lowest energy state, often used in scientific contexts.
Example: The system can exist metastably for a long time before transitioning to a more stable state.
IPA: /mɛˈtæstəˌsɪs/
KK: /mɛˈtæstəˌsɪs/
Definition: The process where cancer cells spread from one part of the body to another, forming new tumors.
Example: The doctor explained that the metastasis of the cancer made treatment more complicated.
IPA: /mɛˈtæstəˌsaɪz/
KK: /mɛˈtæstəˌsaɪz/
Definition: To spread or grow in a harmful way, especially in reference to cancer cells moving from one part of the body to another.
Example: The cancer began to metastasize, affecting other organs in the body.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk/
KK: /mɛtəˈstætɪk/
Definition: Related to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
Example: The doctor explained that the tumor was metastatic, meaning it had spread to other organs.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈtɑːrsl/
KK: /ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsl/
Definition: Relating to the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, specifically the five long bones that form the front part of the foot.
Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a metatarsal injury.
Definition: A type of bone located in the middle part of the foot, connecting the toes to the ankle.
Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to a fracture in one of the metatarsals.
IPA: /mɛˈθɛsɪs/
KK: /mɛˈtæθəsɪs/
Definition: A linguistic or chemical process where elements, sounds, or letters are rearranged or exchanged to create new forms or meanings.
Example: The word 'aks' is an example of metathesis, where the sounds are switched to form 'ask'.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈθɛtɪk/
KK: /mɛtəˈθɛtɪk/
Definition: Describing a situation where the order of sounds or letters in a word is changed, often resulting in a different pronunciation or spelling.
Example: The word 'aks' is a metathetic form of 'ask'.
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