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Exam: IELTS

desulfur

IPA: /dɪˈsʌlfər/

KK: /dɪˈsʌlfər/

verb

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, like oil or gases, to make it cleaner or safer.

Example: The factory uses a process to desulfur the exhaust gases before releasing them into the air.

desulfurization

IPA: /dɪˌsʌlfəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsʌlfəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking sulfur out of a material, like gas or oil, to make it cleaner and less harmful.

Example: Desulfurization is important for reducing pollution from power plants.

desultorily

IPA: /dɛsˈʌltəˌrɪli/

KK: /dɛsʌltɔrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not focused or consistent, often jumping from one thing to another without a clear plan.

Example: The students worked desultorily, moving from one topic to another without finishing any of them.

desultory

IPA: /dɪˈzʌltəri/

KK: /dɪˈzʌltəri/

adjective

Definition: Lacking a clear plan or purpose; random and disconnected in thought or action.

Example: His desultory remarks during the meeting made it hard to follow the main topic.

detach

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧ/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from being connected or attached to something else.

Example: He decided to detach the trailer from the car before parking.

detachable

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧəbl/

adjective

Definition: Made to be easily removed or separated from something else without causing any harm.

Example: The backpack has a detachable strap that can be removed for convenience.

detached

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃt/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃt/

adjective

Definition: Not emotionally involved; separate or disconnected from something or someone.

Example: He remained detached during the discussion, not showing any feelings about the topic.

detachedness

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being separate or not connected to something; a feeling of emotional distance or disconnection.

Example: His detachedness from the situation made it hard for him to empathize with others.

detachment

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of being separate or disconnected from something, often referring to emotional distance or a military unit assigned for specific tasks.

Example: The psychologist maintained a professional detachment while assessing her patients.

detail

IPA: /ˈdiːteɪl/

KK: /ˈdiːteɪl/

noun

Definition: A small part or piece of something, often considered separately from the whole. It can refer to minor aspects or specific features of an object, work, or situation.

Example: The artist focused on every detail of the painting to make it perfect.

transitive verb

Definition: To describe or explain something in a very thorough and specific way, often including all the small parts or features.

Example: The architect detailed the plans for the new building carefully.

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