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Exam: IELTS

detected

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktɪd/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that has been noticed or identified, often through observation or investigation.

Example: The detected signal indicated the presence of a nearby object.

verb

Definition: To discover or notice something that was not seen or known before.

Example: The scientists detected a new particle in their experiments.

detecter

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktər/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that discovers or identifies something that is hidden or not easily seen.

Example: The smoke detector alerted us to the fire in the kitchen.

detection

IPA: /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of discovering or finding something, often something that is hidden or not easily seen.

Example: The detection of smoke in the building triggered the fire alarm.

detective

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to detectives or their work, often used to describe stories or methods that involve solving crimes or mysteries.

Example: She enjoys reading detective novels that keep her guessing until the end.

noun

Definition: A person who investigates crimes and gathers information, often working for the police.

Example: The detective solved the mystery by finding important clues.

detector

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktər/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktər/

noun

Definition: A device that identifies or measures something, often used to find changes in the environment or detect signals.

Example: The smoke detector went off when it sensed smoke in the kitchen.

detente

IPA: /deɪˈtɒnt/

KK: /dɛˈtɑnt/

noun

Definition: A situation in which countries or groups reduce their hostility or tension towards each other, often through negotiations or agreements.

Example: The two countries entered a period of detente to improve their diplomatic relations.

detention

IPA: /dɪˈtɛnʃən/

KK: /dɪˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is kept in a place, often as a punishment or while waiting for something to happen.

Example: After misbehaving in class, the student was given detention and had to stay after school.

deter

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːr/

KK: /dɪˈtɜr/

transitive verb

Definition: To stop someone from doing something by making them feel afraid or uncertain.

Example: The warning signs were meant to deter people from entering the dangerous area.

deterge

IPA: /dɪˈtɜrdʒ/

KK: /dɪˈtɜrdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To clean or wash something, especially a wound, by removing dirt or impurities.

Example: The nurse will deterge the wound before applying a bandage.

detergency

IPA: /dɪˈtɜrdʒənsi/

KK: /dɪˈtɜrdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability or quality of a substance to clean or remove dirt and stains.

Example: The detergency of the new cleaning product impressed everyone.

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