IPA: //koʊˈkeɪn//
KK: /koʊˈkeɪn/
Definition: A powerful drug made from coca leaves that can numb parts of the body and is often used illegally for its pleasurable effects; it can be very addictive.
Example: He was arrested for possession of cocaine, which is illegal in many countries.
IPA: //koʊˈkɑːrbəˌksaɪleɪs//
KK: /kō-ˈkär-bək-ˌsī-ˌlās/
Definition: A substance that helps enzymes in the body to work, especially in processes like breaking down food for energy.
Example: Cocarboxylase plays a crucial role in the Krebs cycle, aiding in the conversion of nutrients into energy.
IPA: //koʊˈkɑːr.sɪ.nə.dʒən//
KK: /koʊˈkɑːr.sɪ.nə.dʒən/
Definition: A substance that does not cause cancer on its own but can increase the risk of cancer when combined with other cancer-causing agents.
Example: Certain chemicals can act as cocarcinogens, enhancing the effects of more potent carcinogens.
IPA: //koʊˈkætəˌlɪst//
KK: /koʊˈkætəˌlɪst/
Definition: A substance that works together with another catalyst to enhance their effectiveness in a chemical reaction.
Example: In the experiment, the cocatalyst significantly increased the reaction rate.
IPA: /ˈkɒkəs/
KK: /kɑkəs/
Definition: A type of bacterium that has a round or spherical shape.
Example: The doctor explained that coccus bacteria can cause various infections.
IPA: /kɒkˈsɪdʒiəl/
KK: /kɑkˈsɪdʒiəl/
Definition: Related to the small bone at the base of the spine, known as the coccyx.
Example: The coccygeal region can be sensitive after a fall.
IPA: /ˈkoʊkliə/
KK: /ˈkoʊkliə/
Definition: A spiral-shaped part of the inner ear that is important for hearing, containing the sensory cells that detect sound.
Example: The cochlea converts sound vibrations into nerve signals that the brain can understand.
IPA: /ˈkoʊkliər/
KK: /ˈkoʊkliər/
Definition: Related to the cochlea, which is a part of the inner ear that helps with hearing.
Example: The cochlear implant has improved the hearing ability of many individuals with hearing loss.
IPA: //ˈkɒkʃʊənəs//
KK: /kɑkˈʃʊrnəs/
Definition: The quality of being overly confident or certain about something, often without proper justification.
Example: His cocksureness led him to make several mistakes during the presentation.
IPA: //ˌkoʊ.kənˈspɪr.ɪ.tər//
KK: /ˌkoʊkənˈspɪrɪtər/
Definition: A person who secretly helps another person to plan or commit a crime.
Example: The police arrested the coconspirator along with the main suspect.
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