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Exam: IELTS

basify

IPA: /ˈbeɪsɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈbæsɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a substance into a base or to make it more alkaline.

Example: The chemist decided to basify the solution to neutralize the acid.

basis

IPA: //ˈbeɪsɪs//

KK: /ˈbeɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A foundation or starting point for something, often used to describe the main reason or principle behind an idea or action.

Example: The basis of her argument was well-researched and convincing.

basophil

IPA: //ˈbeɪsəfɪl//

KK: /ˈbeɪsəˌfɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of white blood cell that has granules which easily take up basic dyes and plays a role in the immune response.

Example: Basophils are important for allergic reactions and inflammation.

basophile

IPA: /ˈbeɪsəˌfaɪl/

KK: /ˈbæsəˌfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of white blood cell that has granules that can be easily stained with basic dyes, playing a role in the immune response.

Example: Basophiles are important for allergic reactions and inflammation.

basophilia

IPA: /ˌbeɪsəˈfɪliə/

KK: /ˌbæsəˈfɪliə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is an increase in a type of white blood cell called basophils in the blood, or the ability of certain cells to attract basic dyes.

Example: The doctor noted the patient's basophilia during the blood test.

basophilic

IPA: /ˌbeɪsəˈfɪlɪk/

KK: /ˌbeɪsəˈfɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing tissue components that easily absorb basic dyes during staining processes.

Example: The basophilic cells in the sample showed a strong reaction to the dye, indicating their high affinity for basic stains.

bass

IPA: /beɪs/

KK: /bæs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has a low or deep sound, often used in music to refer to tones that are lower in pitch.

Example: The bass notes in the song added a rich depth to the music.

noun

Definition: A type of sound or voice that is low in pitch, often associated with deep male singing or certain musical instruments.

Example: The bass in the song added a rich depth to the music.

bastardise

IPA: //ˈbæstərdaɪz//

KK: /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something inferior in quality or value, often by altering it in a negative way.

Example: The artist felt that the new version of his painting would bastardise his original vision.

bastardization

IPA: //ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change in a language that makes it less pure or original, often due to time or distance.

Example: The bastardization of the language made it difficult for older generations to understand the younger speakers.

bastardize

IPA: //ˈbæstərdaɪz//

KK: /ˈbæstərˌdaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To lower the quality or character of something, making it less pure or original.

Example: The artist felt that the new version of the song would bastardize his original work.

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