IPA: /sɪˈdeɪtnəs/
KK: /sɪˈdeɪtnəs/
Definition: The quality of being calm and peaceful, without excitement or disturbance.
Example: Her sedateness during the stressful situation impressed everyone around her.
IPA: /sɪˈdeɪtə/
KK: /sɪˈdeɪtər/
Definition: More calm and quiet than something else; less active or excited.
Example: The atmosphere in the library is much sedater than in the bustling café.
IPA: /sɪˈdeɪʃən/
KK: /sɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition: A medical process that makes a person calm and relaxed, often by using medication.
Example: The doctor recommended sedation for the patient before the procedure to ensure they felt comfortable.
IPA: /ˈsɛd.ə.tɪv/
KK: /ˈsɛdətɪv/
Definition: Having a calming effect that helps to reduce anxiety or excitement.
Example: The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her relax before the surgery.
Definition: A substance that helps to calm or relax a person, often used to reduce anxiety or induce sleep.
Example: The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her sleep better at night.
IPA: /ˈsɛd.ənˌtɛr.i/
KK: /ˈsɛd.ənˌtɛr.i/
Definition: This word describes a lifestyle or job that involves a lot of sitting and not much physical activity.
Example: Many office workers lead a sedentary lifestyle, spending most of their day sitting at a desk.
IPA: /ˈsɛdɪmənt/
KK: /ˈsɛdɪmənt/
Definition: Material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often consisting of small particles from rocks or organic matter.
Example: After the storm, the river was filled with sediment that had washed down from the hills.
Definition: To settle or be deposited as particles at the bottom of a liquid.
Example: The minerals began to sediment at the bottom of the lake after the storm.
IPA: /ˈsɛdɪˌmɛntəbl/
KK: /sɛdɪˈmɛntəbl/
Definition: Able to be separated from a liquid and settled at the bottom, often through a process like centrifugation.
Example: The particles in the mixture are sedimentable, allowing them to be easily removed by spinning in a centrifuge.
IPA: /ˌsɛdɪˈmɛnˌtɛri/
KK: /sɛdɪˈmɛnˌtɛri/
Definition: Relating to rocks that are made from layers of material that have settled over time, often found in places like riverbeds or ocean floors.
Example: The sedimentary rocks in this area contain fossils from ancient sea creatures.
IPA: /ˌsɛdɪˈmɛnˌteɪʃən/
KK: /sɛdɪˈmenˌteɪʃən/
Definition: The process of settling or depositing particles, such as soil or minerals, from a liquid to form layers.
Example: Sedimentation occurs when particles in water settle to the bottom over time.
IPA: /ˈsɛdɪˌmɛntɪd/
KK: /ˈsɛdɪˌmɛntɪd/
Definition: Describing something that has been deposited or settled as sediment, often referring to layers of material that have accumulated over time.
Example: The sedimented layers of rock tell the story of the Earth's geological history.
Definition: To have settled or accumulated at the bottom of a liquid, often referring to particles or substances that have settled over time.
Example: The minerals had sedimented at the bottom of the lake after years of accumulation.
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