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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

uraemic

IPA: /juˈriːmɪk/

KK: /juˈrimɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical condition caused by the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uraemic symptoms, indicating a serious kidney issue.

uranic

IPA: //jʊˈreɪnɪk//

KK: /juˈreɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to uranium, especially in a higher valence state, or pertaining to celestial or heavenly matters.

Example: The scientist studied the uranic compounds to understand their properties better.

uranium

IPA: /juˈreɪniəm/

KK: /jʊˈreɪniəm/

noun

Definition: A heavy, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and toxic. It is used in nuclear energy and weapons and occurs naturally in certain minerals.

Example: Uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power plants.

uranous

IPA: /jʊˈreɪnəs/

KK: /jʊˈreɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is connected to uranium, particularly when it has a lower valence than other compounds of uranium.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of uranous compounds in the laboratory.

uranyl

IPA: /ˈjʊrəˌnɪl/

KK: /ˈjʊrənɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical ion consisting of uranium and oxygen, specifically with a charge of +2.

Example: The scientist studied the properties of uranyl in the laboratory.

urate

IPA: /ˈjʊəreɪt/

KK: /ˈjʊəreɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of salt that comes from uric acid, often found in the body and can form crystals in joints.

Example: High levels of urate in the blood can lead to gout, a painful form of arthritis.

urban

IPA: /ˈɜː.bən/

KK: /ˈɜr.bən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a city or the lifestyle found in cities.

Example: The urban landscape is filled with tall buildings and busy streets.

urbane

IPA: /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

KK: /ɜrˈbeɪn/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is polite, refined, and elegant in their behavior and manners.

Example: His urbane charm made him popular at social gatherings.

urbanisation

IPA: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making an area more urban, typically involving the growth of cities and towns and the movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Example: Urbanisation has led to significant changes in the landscape and lifestyle of many regions.

urbanism

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The study and planning of how cities are designed and organized, including the way people live and interact in urban areas.

Example: Urbanism focuses on creating sustainable and livable cities for their residents.

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