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dermatosis

IPA: /dɜːrˈməʊtəʊsɪs/

KK: /dɜrˈməʊtəˌsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition or disease that affects the skin, often without inflammation.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a dermatosis that required special treatment.

dermis

IPA: /ˈdɜːrmɪs/

KK: /ˈdɜrmɪs/

noun

Definition: The layer of skin beneath the outer layer, which contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands.

Example: The dermatologist examined the dermis to check for any signs of damage.

derogate

IPA: //dɪˈrɒɡeɪt//

KK: /dɪˈrɔɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take away from something's value or quality; to detract from a standard or expectation.

Example: His comments did not derogate from her achievements; they only highlighted her hard work.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and makes them seem less important or valuable.

Example: He did not mean to derogate her achievements, but his comments came off as dismissive.

derogation

IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈrɔɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone or something is treated with disrespect or belittled, often by making negative comments or reducing their importance.

Example: The derogation of her achievements made her feel undervalued and unappreciated.

derogative

IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈrɑɡətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that belittles or shows a lack of respect for someone or something.

Example: His comments were derogative and hurtful to the team.

derogatorily

IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡəˌtɔːrɪli/

KK: /dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or belittles someone or something.

Example: He spoke derogatorily about her ideas during the meeting.

derogatory

IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡəˌtɔːri/

KK: /dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Showing a negative or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something; often used to describe comments or remarks that belittle or insult.

Example: He made a derogatory remark about her appearance that upset her.

desalinate

IPA: //dɪˈsælɪneɪt//

KK: /dɪˈsælɪˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove salt from seawater or brackish water to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation.

Example: The new plant will desalinate seawater to provide fresh water for the city.

desalination

IPA: /dɪˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking salt out of seawater to make it safe for drinking and other uses.

Example: Desalination is becoming an important method to provide fresh water in arid regions.

desalinization

IPA: /ˌdɛsəˌlɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsælɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

Example: Desalinization is becoming increasingly important in areas with limited freshwater resources.

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