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Topic: Environment

overproduction

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of producing too much of something, especially goods or products that are not needed or cannot be sold.

Example: The factory faced issues due to overproduction, leading to excess inventory that could not be sold.

oversaturate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

verb

Definition: To fill something with too much of a substance or quality, making it overly full or excessive.

Example: The market became oversaturated with similar products, leading to decreased sales for everyone.

oversaturated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having too much of something, especially liquid, so that it cannot hold any more.

Example: The market became oversaturated with similar products, making it hard for any one brand to stand out.

verb

Definition: To fill something with too much of a substance, making it unable to absorb or hold any more.

Example: The market became oversaturated with similar products, leading to decreased sales for everyone.

oversaturation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of being filled with too much of something, often leading to a decrease in quality or effectiveness.

Example: The oversaturation of the market with similar products made it hard for any one brand to stand out.

overshoot

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌʃut/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌʃut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go beyond a target or limit, often by a large amount.

Example: The rocket overshot its intended landing zone and landed in the ocean.

transitive verb

Definition: To go further than intended or to exceed a limit.

Example: The car overshot the exit and had to turn around.

overspill

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈspɪl/

KK: /oʊvərˈspɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To flow or spill over the edge of something, often due to being too full.

Example: The water began to overspill from the cup when I poured too much.

noun

Definition: The act or instance of spilling over, often referring to excess liquid or people moving from crowded areas to less populated ones.

Example: The overspill from the cup made a mess on the table.

overstory

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌstɔːri/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌstɔri/

noun

Definition: The top layer of leaves and branches in a forest that forms a canopy above the ground.

Example: The overstory of the forest is home to many birds and insects.

overtopping

IPA: /oʊˈvɜrtˌtɑpɪŋ/

KK: /oʊˈvɜrtˌtɑpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that goes beyond or exceeds a limit or boundary.

Example: The overtopping waves crashed over the seawall during the storm.

verb

Definition: To rise above or extend beyond something, often referring to water overflowing or surpassing a limit.

Example: The heavy rain caused the river to start overtopping its banks.

overutilization

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Using something too much, leading to negative effects or less benefit.

Example: The overutilization of natural resources can harm the environment.

oxic

IPA: /ˈɒksɪk/

KK: /ˈɑksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing oxygen, often used in chemistry to describe substances that have oxygen in their composition.

Example: The oxic conditions in the water are essential for the survival of many aquatic organisms.

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