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permittee

IPA: /pərˈmɪt.i/

KK: /pərˈmɪti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been given permission to do something, usually through an official document called a permit.

Example: The permittee must follow all the rules outlined in the permit.

permittivity

IPA: /pərˈmɪtɪvɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how well a material can store electrical energy when an electric field is applied to it.

Example: The permittivity of the material affects how capacitors function in electronic circuits.

pernickety

IPA: /pərˈnɪkɪti/

KK: /pərˈnɪkɪti/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very particular about details and often hard to please.

Example: My pernickety friend always insists on having everything just right.

peroneal

IPA: /pəˈroʊniəl/

KK: /pəˈroʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the fibula, which is a bone in the lower leg, or the outer side of the leg.

Example: The peroneal nerve runs along the outer side of the leg.

peroral

IPA: /pəˈrɔːrəl/

KK: /pɪˈroʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring through the mouth.

Example: The doctor recommended peroral medication for the patient.

perorate

IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈreɪt/

KK: /pɛrəˈreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak for a long time in a formal or grand way, often at the end of a speech.

Example: The politician began to perorate about the importance of unity and cooperation.

peroration

IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /pɛrəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The final part of a speech or written work where the main points are summarized and emphasized, often intended to persuade or inspire the audience.

Example: The speaker delivered a powerful peroration that left the audience in awe.

perovskite

IPA: /pəˈrɒv.skaɪt/

KK: /pɛˈrɒv.skaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral made of calcium, titanium, and oxygen, often found in certain types of rocks and can appear in various colors like yellow, brown, or grayish-black.

Example: Scientists are studying the properties of perovskite to improve solar cell technology.

peroxid

IPA: //pəˈrɒksɪd//

KK: /pəˈrɒksɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains a high amount of oxygen, often used in various chemical reactions and processes.

Example: Hydrogen peroxide is a common example of a peroxid used for disinfection.

peroxidase

IPA: //pəˈrɒksɪdeɪz//

KK: /pəˈrɒksɪdeɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme found mainly in plants that helps speed up the process of oxidation using peroxides.

Example: Peroxidase plays a crucial role in breaking down hydrogen peroxide in plant cells.

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