IPA: /frəˈnɛtɪk/
KK: /frəˈnɛtɪk/
Definition: Describing something that is fast, energetic, and often chaotic or frenzied in nature.
Example: The phrenetic pace of the city made it hard to relax.
IPA: /ˈfrɛnɪk/
KK: /ˈfrɛnɪk/
Definition: Relating to the diaphragm, which is a muscle that helps with breathing, or sometimes referring to the mind.
Example: The phrenic nerve plays a crucial role in controlling the diaphragm during breathing.
IPA: /frɛnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
KK: /frɛnəˈlɑgɪkəl/
Definition: Related to the study of the shape and size of the skull as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.
Example: The phrenological theories of the 19th century suggested that personality traits could be determined by examining the bumps on a person's head.
IPA: //ˈfrɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst//
KK: /frɛnəˌlɑdʒɪst/
Definition: A person who studies the shape and size of the skull to determine character and mental abilities, based on the now-discredited practice of phrenology.
Example: The phrenologist examined the skull to provide insights into the person's personality traits.
IPA: /frəˈnɒlədʒi/
KK: /frəˈnɒlədʒi/
Definition: The study of the shape of the skull, which was once believed to show a person's character and mental abilities.
Example: Phrenology was popular in the 19th century, but it is now considered a pseudoscience.
IPA: /ˈθæleɪt/
KK: /ˈfælˌeɪt/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from phthalic acid, often used to make plastics more flexible and durable.
Example: Phthalates are commonly found in many household products, including toys and food packaging.
IPA: /ˈθeɪlɪk/
KK: /ˈfælɪk/
Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that is derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid, often used in the production of plastics and dyes.
Example: The researchers studied the effects of phthalic compounds on the environment.
IPA: /ˌfθæloʊˈsaɪəˌniːn/
KK: /fæləsəˈsaɪn/
Definition: A type of stable organic pigment that is bright blue or green, used in various materials like inks and plastics.
Example: The artist chose phthalocyanine for its vibrant color in the painting.
IPA: /faɪkoʊˈsaɪənɪn/
KK: /faɪkoʊˈsaɪənɪn/
Definition: A type of blue pigment found in certain bacteria, especially cyanobacteria, that helps in photosynthesis.
Example: Phycocyanin is responsible for the blue color in many species of cyanobacteria.
IPA: /faɪkoʊˈɛrɪθrɪn/
KK: /faɪkoʊˈɛrɪθrɪn/
Definition: A type of red pigment found in certain algae, particularly red algae, that helps in photosynthesis.
Example: Phycoerythrin is responsible for the red color of many species of red algae.
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