IPA: /əˌθɔːrɪˈteɪtɪvli/
KK: /əˈθɔrɪtətɪvli/
Definition: In a way that shows confidence and authority, making others believe what is said or done is correct or important.
Example: The teacher spoke authoritatively, ensuring that all the students understood the rules clearly.
IPA: /əˈθɔːrɪti/
KK: /əˈθɔrɪti/
Definition: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. It can also refer to a person or organization that has control or influence in a specific area.
Example: The teacher has the authority to assign homework and manage the classroom.
IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: A process or document that gives permission or approval to do something.
Example: You need to get authorization before you can access the restricted area.
IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
Definition: To give someone the official permission or power to do something.
Example: The manager will authorize the new project next week.
IPA: /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
KK: /ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/
Definition: The state or act of creating written works, such as books, articles, or poems, and being recognized as the creator of those works.
Example: The authorship of the novel was attributed to a famous writer.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈæntɪˌbɒdi/
KK: /ˈɔːtoʊˌæntɪˌbɒdi/
Definition: A type of antibody that mistakenly targets and reacts with the body's own cells or proteins instead of foreign invaders like bacteria or viruses.
Example: The presence of autoantibodies can indicate an autoimmune disease.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈkætəlaɪsɪs/
KK: /ɔːtəʊˈkætəlaɪsɪs/
Definition: A process in which a chemical reaction is sped up by one of the products formed during that reaction.
Example: In the lab, we observed autocatalysis when the product of the reaction increased its own rate.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈkætəˌlɪtɪk/
KK: /ˌɔːtəʊˈkætəˌlɪtɪk/
Definition: Referring to a process that is accelerated or facilitated by one of its own products, often seen in chemical reactions.
Example: The reaction was found to be autocatalytic, meaning it sped up due to the presence of its own products.
IPA: /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/
KK: /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/
Definition: Describing something that originates or is formed in the place where it is found, often referring to native species or local populations.
Example: The autochthonous plants of the region have adapted perfectly to the local climate.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
Definition: A device that uses high pressure and steam to sterilize equipment or materials, often used in laboratories and medical settings.
Example: The laboratory technician placed the glassware in the autoclave to ensure it was properly sterilized.
Definition: To treat or sterilize equipment or materials using a high-pressure steam chamber.
Example: The laboratory technician will autoclave the instruments to ensure they are free of bacteria.
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