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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

neotenic

IPA: /niˈoʊtənɪk/

KK: /niˈɑːtənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a characteristic where an organism retains juvenile features into adulthood.

Example: Some species of frogs are neotenic, keeping their tadpole-like features even as adults.

neoteny

IPA: /niˈoʊtəni/

KK: /niˈɑːtəni/

noun

Definition: The condition in which an adult organism retains juvenile traits or characteristics, often seen in certain species like amphibians.

Example: Neoteny allows some amphibians to reproduce while still in their larval form.

neoteric

IPA: /niˈɒtərɪk/

KK: /niˈɔtɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is new or modern, often referring to ideas, styles, or trends that have recently emerged.

Example: The neoteric design of the building attracted a lot of attention for its innovative features.

neotropical

IPA: /niˈoʊtrəˌpɪkəl/

KK: /niˈɑːtrəˌpɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the tropical regions of the Americas, including most of South America and parts of North America.

Example: The neotropical rainforest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.

nepheline

IPA: /ˈnɛfəliːn/

KK: /ˈnɛfəˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that contains sodium, potassium, and aluminum, often found in volcanic rocks and used in making ceramics and glass.

Example: Nepheline is often used in the production of ceramics due to its unique properties.

nephelinite

IPA: /nɛfəˈlaɪnaɪt/

KK: /nɛfəlɪnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is formed from volcanic activity and mainly contains minerals like pyroxene and nepheline.

Example: Nephelinite is often found in volcanic regions where silica is low.

nephelite

IPA: /ˈnɛfəˌlaɪt/

KK: /nɛfəlˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is rich in sodium and potassium, often found in igneous rocks.

Example: Nephelite is commonly used in the production of ceramics and glass.

nephelometer

IPA: /nɛˈfɛləˌmɛtər/

KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how cloudy a liquid is or how many small particles are in it by analyzing the light that is scattered by the liquid.

Example: The scientist used a nephelometer to analyze the water samples for pollution levels.

nephelometric

IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmɛtrɪk/

KK: /nɛfələˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a method of measuring the concentration of suspended particles in a liquid by analyzing the light scattered by those particles.

Example: The nephelometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the turbidity of water samples.

nephelometry

IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmətri/

KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: A method for measuring the concentration of particles in a liquid by analyzing how light is scattered by those particles.

Example: The laboratory used nephelometry to analyze the concentration of proteins in the blood sample.

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