IPA: /dɜːrˈməʊtəʊsɪs/
KK: /dɜrˈməʊtəˌsɪs/
Definition: A condition or disease that affects the skin, often without inflammation.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a dermatosis that required special treatment.
IPA: /ˈdɜːrmɪs/
KK: /ˈdɜrmɪs/
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.
IPA: //dɪˈrɒɡeɪt//
KK: /dɪˈrɔɡeɪt/
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.
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.
IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˈrɔɡeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/
KK: /dɪˈrɑɡətɪv/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡəˌtɔːrɪli/
KK: /dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈrɒɡəˌtɔːri/
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.
IPA: //dɪˈsælɪneɪt//
KK: /dɪˈsælɪˌneɪt/
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.
IPA: /dɪˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˌdɛsəˌlɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌsælɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
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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