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decidua

IPA: /dɪˈsɪdʒuə/

KK: /dɪˈsɪdʒuə/

noun

Definition: A special layer of tissue that lines the uterus and changes during pregnancy, which is removed during childbirth or menstruation.

Example: The decidua provides essential support to the developing fetus during pregnancy.

deciduous

IPA: /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

KK: /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to plants or trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.

Example: The deciduous trees in the park change color beautifully in autumn.

decigram

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A unit of mass in the metric system that is equal to one-tenth of a gram.

Example: The recipe calls for five decigrams of sugar.

decimal

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməl/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of numbers based on the number ten, often used in mathematics and counting.

Example: In mathematics, we often use decimal numbers to represent fractions and whole numbers.

noun

Definition: A number that is written using the base 10 system, which includes digits and a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

Example: In mathematics, 0.75 is a decimal that represents three-quarters of a whole.

decimalisation

IPA: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing a system to use decimals, especially in currency, where values are expressed in tenths, hundredths, etc.

Example: The decimalisation of the currency made it easier for people to understand prices.

decimalization

IPA: /ˌdɛsɪməlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməlɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of converting something into a decimal format, often used in finance and mathematics to simplify calculations and representations.

Example: The decimalization of the currency made it easier for people to understand prices.

decimally

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməli/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is expressed in decimal numbers, which are based on the number ten.

Example: The prices were listed decimally, making it easy to understand the costs.

decimate

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To destroy or kill a large number of something, often referring to a group or population.

Example: The wildfire decimated the forest, leaving behind charred trees and ash.

decimation

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of killing or destroying a large part of a group or population, often used in the context of war or disaster.

Example: The decimation of the local wildlife was a result of the pollution in the river.

decimeter

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtə/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to one-tenth of a meter.

Example: The length of the table is about two decimeters.

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