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geotechnical

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈtɛknɪkəl/

KK: /dʒiːoʊˈtɛknɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of soil and rock, especially in relation to construction and engineering projects.

Example: The geotechnical report provided essential information for the building's foundation design.

geotectonic

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊtɛkˈtɒnɪk/

KK: /dʒiːoʊtɛkˈtɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the structure and arrangement of the Earth's crust, especially how it is shaped by processes like folding and faulting.

Example: The geotectonic features of the region provide insight into its geological history.

geothermal

IPA: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːrməl/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊθɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the heat that comes from inside the Earth, often used for energy or heating.

Example: Geothermal energy is a renewable resource that can be used for heating homes and generating electricity.

geothermally

IPA: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːrməli/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊθɜrməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or utilizes the heat from the Earth.

Example: The power plant generates electricity geothermally, using heat from deep underground.

geotropic

IPA: //dʒiˈoʊtrəpɪk//

KK: /dʒiˈoʊtrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the growth or movement of plants in response to gravity.

Example: The geotropic response of the roots helps them grow downward into the soil.

geotropism

IPA: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/

KK: /jiˈoʊtrəˌpɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The way a plant grows in response to gravity, such as roots growing downward.

Example: The roots of the plant showed geotropism by growing deeper into the soil.

geriatric

IPA: /ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk/

KK: /ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to old age or the care of elderly people.

Example: The hospital has a special unit for geriatric patients who need extra care.

noun

Definition: A person who is elderly or old, often referring to someone who is in their later years of life.

Example: The hospital has a special unit for geriatric patients who need extra care.

geriatrician

IPA: /ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A doctor who focuses on the health care of older adults, helping them manage their medical conditions and improve their quality of life.

Example: The geriatrician recommended a new treatment plan for the elderly patient.

geriatrics

IPA: /ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪks/

KK: /ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪks/

noun

Definition: The area of medicine that focuses on health care for older people, including their diseases and treatment.

Example: The hospital has a specialized unit for geriatrics to provide better care for elderly patients.

germ

IPA: /dʒɜːrm/

KK: /dʒɜrm/

noun

Definition: A tiny living thing, often too small to see, that can cause disease or develop into a new organism.

Example: Washing your hands can help prevent the spread of germs.

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