IPA: /ˈfɔːrəˌnɪd/
KK: /fɔːrənɪd/
Definition: Relating to a group of marine animals known as phoronids, which belong to the phylum Phoronida.
Example: The phoronid species are often found in shallow coastal waters.
Definition: A type of small, wormlike marine animal that lives in a tube and has a U-shaped digestive system.
Example: Phoronids are fascinating creatures that can be found in various marine environments.
IPA: /ˌfɒsfətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /n/a/
Definition: The process of changing a substance into a phosphate or treating it with phosphate or phosphoric acid.
Example: The phosphatization of the soil improved its nutrient content for better crop growth.
IPA: //ˌfɒsfəˈlaɪpeɪz//
KK: /ˈfɑsfoʊˌlaɪpeɪs/
Definition: A type of enzyme that breaks down phospholipids by hydrolyzing specific bonds in their structure.
Example: Phospholipase plays a crucial role in cell membrane metabolism.
IPA: //ˌfɒsfəˈrɛs//
KK: /fɑsˈfɔrɛs/
Definition: To continue to give off light after being exposed to a light source, without producing heat or fire.
Example: Some materials can phosphoresce, glowing in the dark after being charged by light.
IPA: /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəns/
KK: /fɑsˈfɔrɛsəns/
Definition: The release of light by a substance after it has absorbed energy, which continues for a period of time even after the energy source is removed.
Example: The phosphorescence of the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling amazed the children.
IPA: /ˌfoʊtoʊdɪsəˈseɪt/
KK: /fōˌtōdɪsəˈseɪt/
Definition: To break down a molecule into smaller parts using light energy.
Example: The chemical reaction will photodissociate the compound when exposed to ultraviolet light.
IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/
KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/
Definition: Relating to electronic devices or effects that are influenced by light.
Example: The photoelectronic sensor detects changes in light levels to adjust the camera settings automatically.
IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɪtri/
KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɪtri/
Definition: The method of creating maps or drawings using photographs, particularly those taken from the air, to obtain accurate measurements.
Example: Photogrammetry is widely used in surveying and mapping to create detailed topographic maps.
IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪtɪkli/
KK: /fōˈtōlɪtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that involves the process of breaking down substances using light energy.
Example: The chemical reaction occurred photolytically, leading to the formation of new compounds.
IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/
KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to methods that use photography to prepare surfaces for printing.
Example: The artist used photomechanical techniques to create stunning prints.
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