IPA: /ˌspiːliəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
KK: /spɪˈliːəˌlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the study or exploration of caves.
Example: The speleological research revealed many new species living in the cave.
IPA: /ˌspiːliˈɒlədʒɪst/
KK: /spɪˈliːəˌlɪst/
Definition: A person who studies caves and the science related to them.
Example: The speleologist explored the deep cave to learn more about its formation.
IPA: /ˌspɛliˈɑlədʒi/
KK: /spɪˈliːəˌlədʒi/
Definition: The study and exploration of caves, including their formation, structure, and ecosystems.
Example: He is passionate about speleology and often explores new caves during his vacations.
IPA: /ˈspɛlˌbaɪnd/
KK: /ˈspɛlˌbaɪnd/
Definition: To captivate or enchant someone completely, making them unable to look away or think of anything else.
Example: The magician's performance was so mesmerizing that it spellbound the entire audience.
IPA: //ˈspɛndˌθrɪft//
KK: /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/
Definition: Someone who spends money carelessly or extravagantly, often wasting it.
Example: He was known as a spendthrift, always buying the latest gadgets without thinking about his budget.
Definition: A person who spends money carelessly and without thinking about the future.
Example: Despite his large salary, he was a spendthrift and often found himself in debt.
IPA: //spɜːrˈmætɪd//
KK: /spɜrˈmætɪd/
Definition: A type of cell produced during the process of meiosis in males, which eventually develops into sperm cells.
Example: After meiosis, each spermatid matures into a sperm cell.
IPA: //spɜːrˈmeɪtiəm//
KK: /spɜrˈmeɪtiəm/
Definition: A type of cell that does not move and acts as a male reproductive cell in some red algae, fungi, and lichens.
Example: The spermatium is essential for the reproduction of certain red algae species.
IPA: //spɜːrˈmætəˌsaɪt//
KK: /spɜrˈmætəˌsaɪt/
Definition: A type of cell in male organisms that divides to produce sperm cells through a process called meiosis.
Example: The spermatocyte undergoes division to create sperm cells necessary for reproduction.
IPA: /ˌspɜːrmætəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: The process by which male reproductive cells, called sperm, are produced and developed in the male reproductive system.
Example: Spermatogenesis occurs in the testes and involves several stages of cell division and maturation.
IPA: /ˌspɜːrmætəˈdʒɛnɪk/
KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈdʒɛnɪk/
Definition: Relating to the process of sperm production.
Example: The spermatogenic cells are essential for male fertility.
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