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orogenic

IPA: /ɔːˈrɒdʒənɪk/

KK: /ɔːˈrɒdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of mountain formation.

Example: The orogenic activity in the region has led to the creation of several mountain ranges.

orogeny

IPA: /ɔˈrɒdʒəni/

KK: /ɔˈrɒdʒəni/

noun

Definition: The process of forming mountains, particularly through the bending and folding of the Earth's crust.

Example: Orogeny is a key factor in shaping the landscape of many regions around the world.

orographic

IPA: /ˌɔːrəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /ɔːˈrɑːɡrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the effects that mountains have on weather and climate, or to the physical characteristics of mountains.

Example: The orographic effect can cause heavy rainfall on the windward side of a mountain range.

orography

IPA: /əˈrɒɡrəfi/

KK: /ɔˈrɑːɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The study of mountains and their physical features, including their formation and distribution.

Example: Orography is important for understanding climate patterns in mountainous regions.

oropharyngeal

IPA: /ˌɔːrəʊˈfærɪndʒəl/

KK: /ɔːrəˈfɛrɪndʒəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to both the mouth and the throat area behind it.

Example: The doctor examined the oropharyngeal region for any signs of infection.

orrery

IPA: /ˈɔːrəri/

KK: /ˈɔrəri/

noun

Definition: A device that represents the solar system, showing how the planets move around the sun using mechanical parts.

Example: The museum had a beautiful orrery that demonstrated the movements of the planets.

orthodontia

IPA: /ˌɔːrθənˈdɪʃə/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒndənʧə/

noun

Definition: A branch of dentistry that deals with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in orthodontia to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

orthodontic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθodənˌtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of dentistry that deals with correcting teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.

Example: She decided to visit an orthodontic specialist to get braces for her misaligned teeth.

orthodontics

IPA: /ˌɔrθəˈdɒntɪks/

KK: /ɔrˈθodɒntɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of dentistry that focuses on fixing problems with teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices to straighten teeth.

Example: She decided to study orthodontics to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

orthodontist

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪst/

KK: /ɔrˈθodənˌtɪst/

noun

Definition: A dental specialist who focuses on correcting teeth and jaw alignment using braces and other devices.

Example: My sister is seeing an orthodontist to get braces for her crooked teeth.

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