IPA: /niˈoʊtənɪk/
KK: /niˈɑːtənɪk/
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.
IPA: /niˈoʊtəni/
KK: /niˈɑːtəni/
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.
IPA: /niˈɒtərɪk/
KK: /niˈɔtɪk/
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.
IPA: /niˈoʊtrəˌpɪkəl/
KK: /niˈɑːtrəˌpɪkəl/
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.
IPA: /ˈnɛfəliːn/
KK: /ˈnɛfəˌlaɪn/
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.
IPA: /nɛfəˈlaɪnaɪt/
KK: /nɛfəlɪnaɪt/
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.
IPA: /ˈnɛfəˌlaɪt/
KK: /nɛfəlˌaɪt/
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.
IPA: /nɛˈfɛləˌmɛtər/
KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtər/
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.
IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmɛtrɪk/
KK: /nɛfələˈmɛtrɪk/
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.
IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmətri/
KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtri/
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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