IPA: /tɛˈtænɪk/
KK: /tɛˈtænɪk/
Definition: Relating to or causing a condition characterized by muscle spasms and stiffness, often due to a lack of calcium or other factors.
Example: The doctor explained that the tetanic contractions could be a sign of an underlying health issue.
IPA: /ˈtɛtənaɪz/
KK: /ˈtɛtənˌaɪz/
Definition: To cause a muscle or group of muscles to contract continuously, often resulting in spasms or convulsions.
Example: The doctor warned that certain toxins can tetanize the muscles, leading to severe spasms.
IPA: /ˈtɛtəni/
KK: /ˈtɛtəni/
Definition: A medical condition where muscles spasm and tremble due to problems with calcium levels in the body.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with tetany after she experienced severe muscle spasms.
IPA: /tɛˌtɑːrˈtoʊhɪdrəl/
KK: /tɛˌtɑːrˈtoʊhɪdrəl/
Definition: Describing a structure that has one fourth the number of planes needed for full symmetry.
Example: The crystal exhibited tetartohedral symmetry, making it unique among its peers.
IPA: //ˌtɛtrəˈklɔːrɪd//
KK: /tɛtrəˈklɔrɪd/
Definition: A chemical substance that has four chlorine atoms in each molecule.
Example: Tetrachloride is often used in industrial applications and chemical synthesis.
IPA: /ˈtɛtrəˌkɔrd/
KK: /ˈtɛtrəˌkɔrd/
Definition: A group of four musical notes that are arranged in a specific way, with the first and last notes having a distance of a perfect fourth between them.
Example: In music theory, a tetrachord is often used to build scales.
IPA: /ˈtɛtrəsɪd/
KK: /tɛtrəsɪd/
Definition: Describing a substance that can react with four molecules of a simple acid or contains four replaceable hydrogen atoms.
Example: The tetracid compound can neutralize four moles of a monobasic acid.
Definition: A type of acid that has four hydrogen atoms that can be replaced in chemical reactions.
Example: Tetracids are important in various chemical processes due to their ability to donate multiple protons.
IPA: /ˈtɛtrəˌfluəˌraɪd/
KK: /tɛtrəˈfluəˌraɪd/
Definition: A chemical compound that contains four fluorine atoms in each molecule.
Example: Tetrafluoride is often used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties.
IPA: /tɛˈtræɡənl/
KK: /tɛˈtræɡənl/
Definition: Describing a shape or structure that has four sides or angles, typically with specific properties in geometry.
Example: The crystal structure of the mineral is tetragonal, meaning it has four equal sides and right angles.
IPA: /ˌtɛtrəˈɡɒnəli/
KK: /tɛtrəˈgɒnəli/
Definition: In a way that relates to a shape with four sides and four angles, like a square or rectangle.
Example: The crystals formed tetragonally, giving them a unique geometric structure.
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