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Exam: IELTS

diner

IPA: /ˈdaɪnər/

KK: /ˈdaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A small, casual restaurant that often has a counter and booths, typically serving inexpensive meals.

Example: We decided to eat breakfast at the diner down the street.

dining

IPA: //ˈdaɪnɪŋ//

KK: /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of eating a meal, especially the main meal of the day, often in a social setting.

Example: We enjoyed a lovely dining experience at the new restaurant downtown.

verb

Definition: To eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day, usually in the evening.

Example: We are dining at a nice restaurant tonight.

dinitrophenol

IPA: //ˌdaɪ.nɪ.trəˈfiː.nɒl//

KK: /daɪˌnaɪtrəˈfiːnɒl/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is made from phenol and contains nitrogen and oxygen; it is known for being toxic and is used in some pesticides.

Example: Dinitrophenol is often used in laboratories for various chemical reactions.

dinner

IPA: //ˈdɪnər//

KK: /ˈdɪnər/

noun

Definition: The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening or at midday, often consisting of several courses.

Example: We had a delicious dinner with friends last night.

dinoflagellate

IPA: //ˌdaɪnəˈflædʒəˌleɪt//

KK: /ˌdaɪnəˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

noun

Definition: A tiny, single-celled organism found mainly in the ocean, which has two whip-like structures called flagella. These organisms are important in the food chain and can sometimes cause harmful events like red tide.

Example: The dinoflagellate caused the water to glow at night due to its bioluminescent properties.

dinucleotide

IPA: /ˌdaɪˈnjuːklətaɪd/

KK: /daɪˈnjuːklətaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule made up of two smaller units called nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.

Example: Dinucleotides play a crucial role in the structure of DNA and RNA.

diocese

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

KK: /ˈdaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A region or area that is managed by a bishop, which includes several churches.

Example: The bishop visited each church in his diocese to offer support and guidance.

diode

IPA: /ˈdaɪoʊd/

KK: /ˈdaɪoʊd/

noun

Definition: A small electronic component that allows electricity to flow in one direction only, often used to convert alternating current to direct current.

Example: The technician replaced the faulty diode in the circuit to restore proper function.

diolefin

IPA: //ˈdaɪəʊˌlɛfɪn//

KK: /dɪoʊˈlɛfɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hydrocarbon that contains two double bonds between carbon atoms.

Example: Diolefins are important in the production of synthetic rubber.

diopter

IPA: //daɪˈɒptər//

KK: /daɪˈɒptər/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure how strongly a lens can bend light, which is calculated by taking the inverse of the distance from the lens to the point where it focuses light, measured in meters.

Example: The optometrist prescribed glasses with a diopter of -2.5 to correct my vision.

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