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protestation

IPA: //ˌproʊtɛsˈteɪʃən//

KK: /proʊˌtɛsˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong and formal way of showing disagreement or expressing a statement of belief.

Example: The protestation of the citizens was heard by the government officials.

protester

IPA: /ˈproʊtɛstər/

KK: /ˈproʊtɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person who publicly expresses strong disagreement or opposition to something, often through demonstrations or rallies.

Example: The protesters gathered in the square to voice their concerns about climate change.

protestor

IPA: /prəʊˈtɛstə/

KK: /proʊˈtɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person who publicly demonstrates or expresses their disagreement with something, often in a political context.

Example: The protestor held a sign demanding justice for all.

prothesis

IPA: /prəʊˈθiːsɪs/

KK: /proʊˈθiːsɪs/

noun

Definition: The act of adding a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word, or a table used for preparing bread and wine in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example: In linguistics, prothesis refers to the addition of a phoneme at the start of a word.

prothetic

IPA: /prəˈθɛtɪk/

KK: /prəˈθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word.

Example: In some languages, prothetic vowels are added to ease pronunciation.

prothrombin

IPA: //proʊˈθrɒmbɪn//

KK: /proʊˈθrɑːmbɪn/

noun

Definition: A protein in the blood that helps with clotting by being changed into another protein called thrombin.

Example: Prothrombin is essential for the blood clotting process.

protist

IPA: /ˈproʊtɪst/

KK: /ˈproʊtɪst/

noun

Definition: A type of simple organism that is usually made up of a single cell and belongs to a group of living things that are not plants, animals, or fungi.

Example: The pond was full of different kinds of protists, including tiny algae and amoebas.

protistan

IPA: /prəʊˈtɪstən/

KK: /proʊˈtɪstən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of simple, usually microscopic organisms that are not animals, plants, or fungi.

Example: The protistan cells can be found in various aquatic environments.

protium

IPA: /ˈproʊtiəm/

KK: /ˈproʊtiəm/

noun

Definition: The most common form of hydrogen, which has one proton and no neutrons, making it the lightest isotope of hydrogen.

Example: Protium is the simplest and most abundant isotope of hydrogen found in nature.

protocol

IPA: /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/

KK: /ˈproʊtəkɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: A set of rules or guidelines that explain how something should be done, especially in formal situations.

Example: The scientists followed the established protocol during the experiment.

noun

Definition: A set of rules or guidelines that dictate how things should be done, especially in formal situations or technical processes.

Example: The scientists followed the safety protocol to ensure a secure experiment.

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