IPA: /hɜːˈmɛtɪkəl/
KK: /hɜrˈmɛtɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to something that is airtight or sealed off from outside influences, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is obscure or difficult to understand.
Example: The scientist used a hermetical seal to ensure that no air could enter the container.
IPA: /hɜːˈmɛtɪkli/
KK: /hɜrˈmɛtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that prevents air or other gases from entering or escaping; airtight.
Example: The food was stored hermetically to keep it fresh for a long time.
IPA: /ˈhɜr.ni.eɪt/
KK: /hɜrniˌeɪt/
Definition: To push out through an abnormal opening in the body.
Example: The doctor explained that the tissue could herniate if not treated properly.
IPA: /hɜːrpɪtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
KK: /hɜrˌpɛtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the study of reptiles and amphibians.
Example: The herpetological research focused on the behavior of various snake species.
IPA: /ˌhɜː.pəˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
KK: /ˌhɜr.pəˈtɑl.ə.dʒɪst/
Definition: A person who studies reptiles and amphibians, focusing on their behavior, biology, and conservation.
Example: The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
IPA: /hɜːrˈpɛtəˌlɒdʒi/
KK: /hɜrˈpɛtəˌlɒdʒi/
Definition: The study of reptiles and amphibians, which are types of animals that include snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders.
Example: She decided to pursue herpetology because she has always been fascinated by snakes and frogs.
IPA: /ˈhɛtəroʊˌætəm/
KK: /ˈhɛtəroʊˌætəm/
Definition: An atom that is not carbon, found in the structure of certain chemical compounds, especially in rings.
Example: In the compound, the nitrogen acts as a heteroatom, providing different chemical properties.
IPA: /ˌhɛtərəˈkroʊmətɪk/
KK: /hɛtəroʊkrəˈmætɪk/
Definition: Describing something that has different colors or consists of different wavelengths.
Example: The artist used heterochromatic paints to create a vibrant and colorful mural.
IPA: /ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˈkroʊ.mə.tɪn/
KK: /hɛtərəˈkroʊmətɪn/
Definition: A type of chromosomal material that is tightly packed and does not actively participate in gene expression, often appearing as dense areas in chromosomes.
Example: Heterochromatin plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure of chromosomes during cell division.
IPA: /ˈhɛtərəˌsaɪkəl/
KK: /ˈhɛtərəˌsaɪkəl/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains a ring structure made up of at least one atom that is not carbon, such as nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.
Example: Many pharmaceuticals are based on heterocycles due to their unique properties.
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