IPA: /ˈdaɪˌpoʊlər/
KK: /daɪˈpoʊlər/
Definition: Having two opposite poles, such as north and south, often used in the context of magnets or molecules.
Example: Water is a dipolar molecule because it has a positive end and a negative end.
IPA: //ˈdaɪpoʊl//
KK: /ˈdaɪpoʊl/
Definition: A structure or system that has two opposite charges or poles, often found in molecules, antennas, or magnetic fields.
Example: The dipole in the molecule creates an electric field that affects its interactions with other molecules.
IPA: /dɪˈprɒtɪk/
KK: /dɪˈproʊtɪk/
Definition: Referring to a substance that can donate two hydrogen ions in a chemical reaction, particularly in acid-base reactions.
Example: Sulfuric acid is a diprotic acid because it can release two protons into solution.
IPA: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
Definition: A strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol.
Example: His dipsomania led him to seek help for his drinking problem.
IPA: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
Definition: A person who has a strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol excessively.
Example: After years of struggle, he finally admitted he was a dipsomaniac and sought help for his addiction.
IPA: /ˌdɪp.səʊˈmæn.ɪ.ə.kəl/
KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə.kəl/
Definition: Relating to a person who has a strong desire to drink alcohol excessively.
Example: His dipsomaniacal behavior worried his friends, who feared for his health.
IPA: /ˈdɪptərə/
KK: /ˈdɪptərə/
Definition: A large group of insects that have two wings and include species like flies and mosquitoes. They have a special mouthpart for sucking and go through different stages of development, with their young often being called maggots.
Example: The diptera order includes many common insects such as houseflies and mosquitoes.
IPA: /ˈdɪp.tə.rən/
KK: /ˈdɪptərən/
Definition: Relating to a specific group of insects known for having two wings, commonly referred to as flies.
Example: The dipteran species are essential for pollination in many ecosystems.
Definition: An insect that belongs to the order Diptera, which includes flies and mosquitoes, characterized by having two wings.
Example: The dipteran buzzed around the room, searching for food.
IPA: /ˈdɪptərəs/
KK: /ˈdɪptərəs/
Definition: Referring to insects that have two wings, or to certain fruits and seeds that have wing-like parts.
Example: The dipterous insects, like flies and mosquitoes, are known for their unique flying abilities.
IPA: /daɪər/
KK: /daɪr/
Definition: Very serious or urgent; indicating a situation that is extremely bad or dangerous.
Example: The community is in dire need of assistance after the natural disaster.
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