IPA: /ˈkɒpəˌlɪmə/
KK: /ˈkɒpəˌlɪmə/
Definition: A substance made from two or more different types of small molecules that are chemically bonded together to form a larger structure.
Example: The new copolymer is used in the production of flexible plastics.
IPA: //ˌkoʊpəˈlɪməraɪz//
KK: /kɑːˈpɒlɪməraɪz/
Definition: To undergo a chemical reaction that produces a copolymer, which is a substance made from two or more different types of monomers.
Example: The two chemicals will copolymerize when mixed under the right conditions.
IPA: /ˌkoʊˈpɑːlɪmərˌaɪzd/
KK: /kɑːˈpɒlɪməraɪzd/
Definition: Formed by the combination of two different types of monomers to create a copolymer.
Example: The new material is copolymerized to enhance its strength and flexibility.
IPA: //ˈkoʊˌprəʊsɛsə//
KK: /ˈkoʊˌproʊsɛsər/
Definition: A type of processor in a computer that helps the main processor by handling specific tasks, especially those that require a lot of calculations.
Example: The computer's coprocessor improved its performance in complex mathematical operations.
IPA: /ˈkɒprəˌdʌkt/
KK: /ˈkɒprəˌdʌkt/
Definition: A product that is made at the same time as another product, often in a manufacturing process.
Example: In the production of cheese, whey is a common coproduct that can be used in various food products.
IPA: /ˌkoʊprəˈdʌkʃən/
KK: /kɑːprəˈdʌkʃən/
Definition: A type of production where two or more companies collaborate and share the profits from the project.
Example: The film was a coproduction between several international studios.
IPA: /ˌkɒprəˈleɪliə/
KK: /kɑːprəˈleɪliə/
Definition: The uncontrollable or compulsive use of vulgar or obscene words, often seen in certain neurological conditions.
Example: His condition caused him to experience coprolalia, making it difficult for him to control his speech in public.
IPA: /ˌkɒprəˈlɪtɪk/
KK: /kɑːprəˈlɪtɪk/
Definition: Relating to fossilized feces, often used in the study of ancient organisms and their environments.
Example: The paleontologist examined the coprolitic material to learn more about the diet of the dinosaurs.
IPA: /kəˈprɒfəɡəs/
KK: /kəˈprɒfəɡəs/
Definition: Describing animals or organisms that eat feces or dung.
Example: Some species of beetles are coprophagous, helping to recycle nutrients in the ecosystem.
IPA: /kəˈprɒfɪləs/
KK: /kəˈprɒfɪləs/
Definition: Describing organisms, especially certain fungi, that thrive on animal waste or dung.
Example: Some species of fungi are coprophilous, meaning they grow on animal droppings.
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