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Exam: IELTS

allotropic

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈtrɒp.ɪk/

KK: /əˈlɒtrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of substance that can exist in different forms or structures, especially in the case of elements that can have multiple physical forms.

Example: Carbon can exist in an allotropic form as both diamond and graphite.

allotropy

IPA: /əˈlɒtrəpi/

KK: /əˈlɒtrəpi/

noun

Definition: The ability of a chemical element to exist in different forms or structures, particularly in solid form, where it can have various arrangements of atoms.

Example: Carbon exhibits allotropy, existing in forms such as diamond and graphite.

allottee

IPA: /əˈlɒtiː/

KK: /əˈlɑːti/

noun

Definition: A person who receives a share or portion of something that has been divided or distributed.

Example: The allottee received a parcel of land as part of the government scheme.

allow

IPA: /əˈlaʊ/

KK: /əˈlaʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give permission for something to happen or to let someone do something.

Example: The poem allows of several interpretations.

transitive verb

Definition: To let someone do something or to let something happen; to give permission for an action or event.

Example: We allow smoking only in restricted areas.

allowable

IPA: /əˈlaʊəbl/

KK: /əˈlaʊəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is permitted or accepted, often within certain limits or rules.

Example: The allowable limits for the project budget were clearly defined.

allowably

IPA: /əˈlaʊəblɪ/

KK: /əˈlaʊəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is permitted or acceptable according to rules or standards.

Example: The changes to the project were made allowably, following all the necessary guidelines.

alloxan

IPA: /əˈlɒksən/

KK: /əˈlɒksən/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance that can cause diabetes by damaging the pancreas. It is formed from uric acid and appears as a crystalline solid.

Example: Researchers used alloxan to induce diabetes in laboratory rats for their experiments.

alloy

IPA: /ˈælɔɪ/

KK: /ˈælɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A mixture of two or more metals that are combined to create a new material with different properties.

Example: Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc.

transitive verb

Definition: To mix two or more metals together to create a new material with different properties, or to combine something with another element that may lessen its quality.

Example: The jeweler decided to alloy gold with silver to create a new type of jewelry.

alloyed

IPA: /əˈlɔɪd/

KK: /əˈlɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made by combining two or more different metals or substances to create a new material with improved properties.

Example: The alloyed metal was stronger and more durable than pure metal.

verb

Definition: To mix two or more metals together to create a new material with different properties.

Example: The jeweler alloyed gold with silver to create a unique piece of jewelry.

allude

IPA: /əˈluːd/

KK: /əˈluːd/

verb

Definition: To make a reference to something indirectly or casually, without mentioning it directly.

Example: In her speech, she alluded to the recent events without mentioning them directly.

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