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Topic: Environment

overheated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈhiːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having become too hot, often to the point of causing problems or discomfort.

Example: The engine overheated during the long drive, causing the car to stop.

verb

Definition: To become too hot or to cause something to become too hot.

Example: The engine overheated during the long drive.

overhung

IPA: /ˈoʊvərhʌŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərhʌŋ/

adjective

Definition: Suspended or projecting from above something else.

Example: The overhung branches of the tree provided shade on a hot day.

verb

Definition: To extend or project over something, often referring to a part of a structure or object that hangs over the edge of something else.

Example: The balcony overhung the garden below, providing a beautiful view.

overhunting

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌhʌntɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈhʌntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of hunting animals in a way that is not sustainable, leading to a decline in their populations.

Example: Overhunting has caused many species to become endangered.

overladen

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪdən/

KK: /oʊvərˈleɪdn/

adjective

Definition: Having too much weight or too many things, making it difficult to carry or manage.

Example: The truck was overladen with supplies, making it hard to drive safely.

overloaded

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈloʊdɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌloʊdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having too much weight or burden, or being filled beyond capacity.

Example: The overloaded truck struggled to climb the steep hill.

verb

Definition: To have too much of something, such as work or responsibility, that makes it difficult to manage.

Example: The system was overloaded with too many requests at once.

overmined

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌmaɪnd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌmaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Used to describe a resource that has been exhausted or diminished due to too much mining activity.

Example: The overmined area showed signs of environmental damage and loss of biodiversity.

overpopulate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈpɒpjʊleɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈpɑːlɪˌkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have too many individuals in a particular area, leading to problems such as lack of resources.

Example: The city began to overpopulate, causing issues with housing and food supply.

transitive verb

Definition: To fill a place with too many people, which can cause problems for the people living there and the resources available.

Example: The city began to overpopulate, leading to a shortage of housing and jobs.

overpopulated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈpɑpjuˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having more people living in a place than it can support or take care of.

Example: The city has become overpopulated, leading to problems like traffic and pollution.

verb

Definition: To have too many people living in a certain area, causing problems like lack of resources or space.

Example: The city became overpopulated, leading to increased traffic and pollution.

overpopulation

IPA: /ˌoʊ.vərˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪ.ʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌpɑpjuˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where there are too many people living in a certain area, leading to problems like crowded living conditions and a lack of resources.

Example: Overpopulation can lead to serious environmental issues and a strain on resources.

overpressure

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌprɛʃər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌprɛʃər/

noun

Definition: A type of pressure that is higher than the normal atmospheric pressure, often caused by events like explosions or other sudden changes.

Example: The explosion created an overpressure that shattered windows in nearby buildings.

transitive verb

Definition: To apply a pressure that is greater than normal or expected, often causing damage or failure.

Example: The engineers had to overpressure the system to test its limits.

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