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Exam: IELTS

tungsten

IPA: /ˈtʌŋstən/

KK: /tʌŋstən/

noun

Definition: A strong and heavy metal that is gray to white in color, known for its high melting point and resistance to corrosion. It is used in various applications, including light bulb filaments and strong alloys.

Example: The light bulb uses a tungsten filament to produce bright light.

tuning

IPA: /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of adjusting something, like a musical instrument or a system, to make it work better or to reach a specific standard.

Example: The tuning of the piano took longer than expected to get the right sound.

verb

Definition: To adjust or modify something to achieve the desired performance or sound, often used in the context of musical instruments or machinery.

Example: She is tuning the piano to make it sound perfect for the concert.

turbid

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

KK: /ˈtɜr.bɪd/

adjective

Definition: Cloudy or muddy due to the presence of particles or sediment; not clear.

Example: The river was turbid after the heavy rain, making it difficult to see the bottom.

turbidity

IPA: /tɜːrˈbɪdəti/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The condition in which a liquid is cloudy or unclear due to the presence of small particles or impurities.

Example: The turbidity of the river increased after the heavy rain, making the water murky.

turbidly

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪdli/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unclear or muddy, often referring to water or a situation that is confused.

Example: The river flowed turbidly after the heavy rain, making it difficult to see the bottom.

turbidness

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being cloudy or unclear, often due to the presence of suspended particles in a liquid.

Example: The turbidness of the river made it difficult to see the fish swimming below the surface.

turbinal

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪnəl/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a cone-like shape, often used in anatomy to refer to structures resembling a cone.

Example: The turbinal bones in the nasal cavity help to warm and humidify the air we breathe.

noun

Definition: A type of bone in the nasal cavity that helps to filter and humidify the air we breathe.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinal bones play an important role in respiratory health.

turbinate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small curved bone in the nasal passage or having a shape similar to a top or an inverted cone.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinate bones help to warm and humidify the air we breathe.

noun

Definition: A thin, curved structure found in the nasal passages that helps to filter and humidify the air we breathe.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinate in my nose helps to warm the air before it reaches my lungs.

turbinated

IPA: //tɜːrˈbɪneɪtɪd//

KK: /tɜrˈbɪneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is curved or spiral, often resembling a turbine.

Example: The turbinated structure of the shell helps it to withstand strong currents.

turbine

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbaɪn/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbaɪn/

noun

Definition: A machine that converts the energy of moving fluid, like water or air, into mechanical power using blades or paddles that spin around a central axis.

Example: The wind turbine generates electricity by harnessing the power of the wind.

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