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Exam: IELTS

putamen

IPA: /puˈteɪmən/

KK: /pjuˈteɪmən/

noun

Definition: A part of the brain that is involved in movement and coordination, located in the basal ganglia and connected to other brain regions.

Example: The putamen plays a crucial role in regulating movements and learning motor skills.

putative

IPA: /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

KK: /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Generally accepted or believed to be true, even if not proven.

Example: The putative father of the child has not yet been confirmed by a DNA test.

putatively

IPA: /pjuːˈteɪtɪvli/

KK: /pjuːˈteɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is generally believed or assumed to be true, but not necessarily proven.

Example: The putatively lost manuscript was discovered in an old library.

putrefaction

IPA: /ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən/

KK: /pʊtrəˈfækʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of organic matter breaking down, especially proteins, by bacteria and fungi, which often produces a bad smell.

Example: The putrefaction of the food left out in the sun created a terrible odor.

putrefactive

IPA: /ˌpjuːtrɪˈfæktɪv/

KK: /pjuˈtrɛfɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of decay or rotting, especially in organic matter.

Example: The putrefactive bacteria in the compost helped break down the organic waste.

putrefy

IPA: /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo decay and produce a bad smell, often due to the breakdown of organic matter.

Example: The food left out in the sun began to putrefy, creating a terrible smell.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to decay and produce a bad smell.

Example: The food began to putrefy after being left out for too long.

putrescible

IPA: //pjuːˈtrɛsɪbəl//

KK: /pjuˈtrɛsɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of decaying or rotting, especially organic matter.

Example: The putrescible waste should be disposed of properly to avoid bad odors.

putrescine

IPA: /ˈpjuːtrəˌsiːn/

KK: /ˈpjuːtrəˌsiːn/

noun

Definition: A colorless, smelly chemical compound that is produced when animal tissue decays.

Example: The researchers studied the effects of putrescine on plant growth.

putrid

IPA: /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

KK: /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is decayed and has a very unpleasant smell; it can also refer to something that is morally corrupt or extremely objectionable.

Example: The putrid smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

putridity

IPA: /pjuˈtrɪdəti/

KK: /pjuˈtrɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being decayed or rotten, often producing a foul smell.

Example: The putridity of the old food made the kitchen unbearable.

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