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Exam: IELTS

subarachnoid

IPA: /ˌsʌbəˈræk.nɔɪd/

KK: /sʌbəˈræknaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the area located beneath a specific membrane in the brain, which is important in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor explained that the subarachnoid space is crucial for protecting the brain.

subatmospheric

IPA: /ˌsʌb.æt.məˈsfɛr.ɪk/

KK: /sʌbˌæt.məˈsfɛr.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a condition or state that has a pressure lower than that of the atmosphere.

Example: The experiment was conducted in a subatmospheric environment to study the effects of low pressure.

subatom

IPA: //sʌbˈætəm//

KK: /sʌbˈætəm/

noun

Definition: A theoretical part of an atom that is smaller than an atom itself, often considered in scientific discussions about atomic structure.

Example: Scientists study subatoms to understand the fundamental building blocks of matter.

subatomic

IPA: /səˈbætəmɪk/

KK: /səˈbætəmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to particles that are smaller than an atom or to the characteristics of these particles.

Example: Scientists study subatomic particles to understand the fundamental building blocks of matter.

subcategorize

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈkætəˌɡaɪz/

KK: /sʌbˈkætəˌɡaɪz/

verb

Definition: To divide something into smaller, more specific categories.

Example: In the library, books are subcategorized by genre and author.

subcategory

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌkætəɡəri//

KK: /sʌbˈkætəˌɡɔri/

noun

Definition: A smaller group that is part of a larger group, sharing specific features or characteristics.

Example: In the library, fiction is a subcategory of literature.

subcell

IPA: //sʌbˈsɛl//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛl/

noun

Definition: A smaller part or section of a cell, often used in biological contexts to describe specific areas within a cell.

Example: The scientist studied the subcell to understand its function in the overall cellular process.

subcellular

IPA: //sʌbˈsɛl.jʊ.lər//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to structures or processes that occur within a cell, or smaller than a cell.

Example: The study of subcellular components helps scientists understand how cells function.

subchapter

IPA: //sʌbˈtʃæptər//

KK: /sʌbˈtʃæptər/

noun

Definition: A part of a chapter that is smaller than the whole chapter, often used to organize content in books or legal documents.

Example: The book is divided into several subchapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the topic.

subclass

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌklæs/

KK: /sʌbˌklæs/

noun

Definition: A smaller group within a larger category, often used in classification systems, especially in biology.

Example: In biology, mammals are a subclass of animals that have fur or hair and produce milk for their young.

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