IPA: /nɛfəˈlaɪnaɪt/
KK: /nɛfəlɪnaɪt/
Definition: A type of rock that is formed from volcanic activity and mainly contains minerals like pyroxene and nepheline.
Example: Nephelinite is often found in volcanic regions where silica is low.
IPA: /nɛˈfɛləˌmɛtər/
KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtər/
Definition: A device that measures how cloudy a liquid is or how many small particles are in it by analyzing the light that is scattered by the liquid.
Example: The scientist used a nephelometer to analyze the water samples for pollution levels.
IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmɛtrɪk/
KK: /nɛfələˈmɛtrɪk/
Definition: Related to a method of measuring the concentration of suspended particles in a liquid by analyzing the light scattered by those particles.
Example: The nephelometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the turbidity of water samples.
IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmətri/
KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtri/
Definition: A method for measuring the concentration of particles in a liquid by analyzing how light is scattered by those particles.
Example: The laboratory used nephelometry to analyze the concentration of proteins in the blood sample.
IPA: /ˈnɛfrɪk/
KK: /ˈnɛfrɪk/
Definition: Connected to or having to do with the kidneys.
Example: The nephric function is essential for filtering waste from the blood.
IPA: /nəˈfrɪdiəl/
KK: /nɛˈfrɪdiəl/
Definition: Related to a type of excretory organ found in some invertebrates, which helps in the removal of waste from the body.
Example: The nephridial system in earthworms plays a crucial role in their excretion process.
IPA: /nɛˈfrɪdiəm/
KK: /nɛˈfrɪdiəm/
Definition: A tube-like organ found in some invertebrates that helps remove waste from the body.
Example: The earthworm uses its nephridia to filter out waste from its body.
IPA: /ˈnɛfrɪzəm/
KK: /ˈnɛfrɪzəm/
Definition: A medical condition that involves serious illness or disease affecting the kidneys.
Example: The patient was diagnosed with nephrism after experiencing severe kidney pain.
IPA: /nɛˈfrɪtɪk/
KK: /nɛˈfrɪtɪk/
Definition: Related to the kidneys or a condition affecting the kidneys.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with nephritic syndrome, which affects kidney function.
IPA: /nɛˈfrɒlədʒi/
KK: /nɛfˈrɑlədʒi/
Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of kidney functions and diseases.
Example: She decided to specialize in nephrology to help patients with kidney problems.
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