IPA: /ˈbɛnɪsən/
KK: /ˈbɛnɪsən/
Definition: A blessing or good wish, often given in a formal or religious context.
Example: The priest offered a benison to the newlyweds during the ceremony.
IPA: /ˈbɛnθɪk/
KK: /ˈbɛnθɪk/
Definition: Relating to the bottom of a body of water, especially the seafloor where organisms live.
Example: The benthic zone is home to many unique species that thrive in dark, cold environments.
IPA: /bɪˈnʌm/
KK: /bɪˈnʌm/
Definition: To make someone or something unable to feel or react, often due to cold or a lack of sensation.
Example: The freezing water can benumb your fingers if you stay in it too long.
IPA: /bɪˈnʌmd/
KK: /bɪˈnʌmd/
Definition: Not feeling anything; having lost the ability to sense or react to things, often due to cold or emotional shock.
Example: After the accident, he felt benumbed and unable to respond to anyone around him.
Definition: To make someone or something unable to feel or move; to numb.
Example: The cold weather benumbed my fingers, making it hard to hold the pen.
IPA: //bɛnˈzæl.deɪ.haɪd//
KK: /bɛnˈzælˌdeɪhɑɪd/
Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that has a pleasant smell, often used in perfumes and flavorings, and can be found in certain natural sources like almonds.
Example: The chemist used benzaldehyde to create a new fragrance for the perfume.
IPA: //bɛnˈzænθrəˌsiːn//
KK: /bɛnˈzænθreɪˌsiːn/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that consists of four fused carbon rings and is known to be found in coal tar. It is considered harmful and can cause cancer.
Example: Benzanthracene is often studied for its effects on human health due to its carcinogenic properties.
IPA: //ˈbɛn.ziːn//
KK: /ˈbɛnˌzin/
Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that is flammable and has a strong smell. It is used in making many chemicals and products, such as fuels and detergents.
Example: Benzene is often used as a solvent in laboratories.
IPA: //bɛnˈzɪdiːn//
KK: /bɛnˈzɪdiːn/
Definition: A chemical compound that is a yellowish or reddish-gray powder, used mainly in the production of dyes and for detecting blood stains.
Example: The laboratory used benzidine to test for the presence of blood on the crime scene evidence.
IPA: /bɛnˌzɪmɪˈdeɪzoʊl/
KK: /bɛnˌzɪmɪˈdæzoʊl/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that is used in making other chemicals and can stop the growth of some germs and fungi.
Example: Benzimidazole is often used in the treatment of parasitic infections.
Definition: A clear, colorless liquid made from petroleum that is flammable and often used as a solvent or fuel.
Example: The mechanic used benzine to clean the engine parts.
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