IPA: /səˈlɪsɪleɪt/
KK: /səˈlɪsɪleɪt/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from salicylic acid, often used in medicine and cosmetics.
Example: Salicylates are commonly found in pain relief medications and skincare products.
IPA: /ˈseɪliəns/
KK: /ˈseɪliəns/
Definition: The quality of being noticeable or important; a feature that stands out.
Example: The salience of the issue made it a top priority for the committee.
IPA: /ˈseɪliənsi/
KK: /ˈseɪliənsi/
Definition: The quality of being noticeable or important; the state of standing out.
Example: The saliency of the issue made it a top priority for the committee.
IPA: //ˈseɪliənt//
KK: /ˈseɪliənt/
Definition: Something that is very noticeable or important, standing out from its surroundings.
Example: The salient features of the landscape made it a popular spot for photographers.
Definition: A part of a military position or structure that sticks out into enemy territory or stands out from its surroundings.
Example: The general ordered the troops to secure the salient to protect against enemy attacks.
IPA: //ˈseɪlɪəntli//
KK: /ˈseɪliəntli/
Definition: In a way that is very noticeable or important; clearly standing out.
Example: The main points of the presentation were saliently highlighted to ensure everyone understood the key messages.
IPA: /ˈseɪliːn/
KK: /ˈseɪlaɪn/
Definition: Relating to or containing salt; having a salty taste or quality.
Example: The saline solution is often used in medical treatments.
Definition: A solution that contains salt, often used in medical treatments or surgeries.
Example: The doctor administered a saline solution to help with the patient's dehydration.
IPA: /səˈlɪnɪti/
KK: /səˈlɪnɪti/
Definition: The amount of salt present in a liquid, especially water.
Example: The salinity of the ocean affects marine life and ecosystems.
IPA: /ˌsælɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /sælənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making land or water salty, often due to the accumulation of salt from irrigation or seawater.
Example: Salinization can lead to reduced agricultural productivity in affected areas.
IPA: /səˈlaɪnaɪz/
KK: /sæˈlaɪnaɪz/
Definition: To make something salty by adding salt to it.
Example: Farmers may salinize the soil to improve its mineral content.
IPA: /səˈlaɪnəˌmɪtər/
KK: /səˈlɪnəˌmɪtər/
Definition: A device that measures how much salt is present in a liquid by checking its electrical conductivity.
Example: The scientist used a salinometer to determine the salt concentration in the seawater sample.
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