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bacteriostatic

IPA: //bækˌtɪəriəˈstætɪk//

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪəˈstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria without killing them.

Example: The doctor prescribed a bacteriostatic medication to help control the infection.

bacteriuria

IPA: /bækˌtɪəˈrjʊəriə/

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪˈjʊrɪə/

noun

Definition: The condition where bacteria are found in urine, which can indicate an infection or other health issue.

Example: The doctor tested for bacteriuria to determine if there was an infection in the patient's urinary tract.

bacterization

IPA: //ˌbæktəraɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /bæktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of introducing bacteria into a substance or environment, often for the purpose of fermentation or biological treatment.

Example: The bacterization of the soil improved its fertility and helped the plants grow better.

bacterize

IPA: //ˈbæktəraɪz//

KK: /bæktəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To alter something by using bacteria to change its structure or properties.

Example: Scientists can bacterize soil to improve its fertility.

bacteroid

IPA: //bækˈtɛrɔɪd//

KK: /bækˈtɛrɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of bacteria.

Example: The scientist observed bacteroid structures under the microscope.

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that has a unique shape and is often found in the root nodules of certain plants, helping them to fix nitrogen from the air.

Example: Bacteroids play a crucial role in the nitrogen-fixing process of leguminous plants.

bad

IPA: /bæd/

KK: /bæd/

adjective

Definition: Not good in quality, condition, or moral character; something that is unpleasant or harmful.

Example: The weather was bad, so we decided to stay indoors.

adverb

Definition: Not good in quality or performance; unpleasant or harmful.

Example: The weather was bad, so we stayed indoors.

noun

Definition: Something that is not good, often referring to a negative quality or condition.

Example: The bad in the situation outweighed the good.

verb

Definition: To make a request or command, especially in a formal way.

Example: He bade farewell to his friends before leaving for the trip.

badly

IPA: /ˈbædli/

KK: /ˈbædli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not good or satisfactory; poorly.

Example: She performed badly on the test and didn't pass.

baffle

IPA: /ˈbæfəl/

KK: /ˈbæfəl/

noun

Definition: A device that is used to control or direct the flow of something, such as sound, light, or fluid, often by blocking or deflecting it.

Example: The engineer installed a baffle in the loudspeaker to improve sound quality.

transitive verb

Definition: To confuse someone or make them unable to understand something.

Example: The complex puzzle seemed to baffle everyone in the room.

baffled

IPA: /ˈbæf.əld/

KK: /ˈbæf.əld/

adjective

Definition: Feeling completely confused or unable to understand something.

Example: She was baffled by the complicated instructions for the game.

bafflement

IPA: /ˈbæf.əl.mənt/

KK: /ˈbæfəlmənt/

noun

Definition: The feeling of being confused or puzzled about something.

Example: Her bafflement was clear when she saw the unexpected results of the experiment.

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