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mettlesome

IPA: /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

KK: /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of spirit, courage, or determination; brave and lively.

Example: The mettlesome horse jumped over the high fence with ease.

mezzanine

IPA: /ˈmɛzəˌniːn/

KK: /ˈmɛzəˌnin/

noun

Definition: A level or floor in a building that is between two main floors, often used for seating in theaters or as a partial story.

Example: The theater had a mezzanine that provided a great view of the stage.

miasm

IPA: //maɪˈæzmə//

KK: /ˈmaɪ.æz.mə/

noun

Definition: A harmful or unhealthy atmosphere or influence that can cause disease or discomfort.

Example: The swamp emitted a miasm that made the air feel heavy and sickly.

miasma

IPA: //mɪˈæzmə//

KK: /mɪˈæzmə/

noun

Definition: A harmful or unpleasant atmosphere that can cause sickness or discomfort, often associated with decay or pollution.

Example: The old, abandoned house was surrounded by a miasma of mold and decay.

miasmal

IPA: //mɪˈæzməl//

KK: /mɪˈæzməl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a harmful or unpleasant atmosphere, often associated with decay or disease.

Example: The miasmal conditions in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.

miasmatic

IPA: /mɪˈæzmætɪk/

KK: /mɪˈæzmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a foul or unhealthy smell, often associated with pollution or decay.

Example: The miasmatic air in the abandoned building made it hard to breathe.

miasmic

IPA: //mɪˈæzmɪk//

KK: /mɪˈæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or filled with harmful vapors or pollutants that can cause illness.

Example: The miasmic air in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.

micelle

IPA: /mɪˈsɛl/

KK: /mɪˈsɛl/

noun

Definition: A tiny structure made up of a group of molecules that can form in liquids, often seen in solutions where they help to mix substances that usually don't mix well.

Example: In the lab, we observed how the micelles formed when the detergent was added to the oily water.

micro

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/

KK: /maɪkroʊ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is very small or tiny, often at a scale that is not visible to the naked eye.

Example: The scientist studied micro organisms under a powerful microscope.

noun

Definition: A small version of something, often used to describe things that are very tiny or on a small scale.

Example: The microcomputer was revolutionary in making computing accessible to individuals.

microampere

IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈæmˌpɪr/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈæmpɪr/

noun

Definition: A unit of electric current that is equal to one millionth of an ampere.

Example: The circuit requires a current of 5 microamperes to function properly.

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