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Topic: Environment

repurify

IPA: /rɪˈpɜːrɪfaɪ/

KK: /rɪˈpɜrɪˌfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To make something clean or pure again after it has been contaminated or polluted.

Example: The scientists worked to repurify the water after the spill.

reservoir

IPA: /ˈrɛzərˌvwɑr/

KK: /ˈrɛzərˌvwɑr/

noun

Definition: A large storage area for water or other fluids, often created by damming a river or stream.

Example: The city relies on the reservoir for its drinking water supply.

residual

IPA: /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/

KK: /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is left over or remains after the main part has been removed or dealt with.

Example: After the meal, there was a residual amount of food left on the plate.

noun

Definition: The amount that remains after the main part has been taken away or used; it can refer to leftover payments or quantities.

Example: After the project was completed, the residual funds were allocated to other departments.

residue

IPA: /ˈrɛzɪdjuː/

KK: /ˈrɛzɪˌdu/

noun

Definition: The leftover material or substance that remains after a process has been completed, such as after cooking, cleaning, or a chemical reaction.

Example: After the experiment, there was a residue left in the beaker that needed to be cleaned out.

reusability

IPA: /rɪˈjuːzəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈjuːzəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be used again or multiple times.

Example: The reusability of the packaging helps reduce waste and save money.

reusable

IPA: /rɪˈjuːzəbl/

KK: /riˈjuːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be used more than once, often after cleaning or processing.

Example: I bought a reusable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste.

noun

Definition: An item that can be used multiple times instead of being thrown away after a single use.

Example: Many people prefer reusable bags to reduce plastic waste.

reuse

IPA: //riːˈjuːz//

KK: /riˈjuːz/

noun

Definition: The act of using something again instead of throwing it away.

Example: The reuse of plastic bottles can help reduce waste.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something again after it has been used before, often after making it suitable for use.

Example: We should reuse plastic bags instead of throwing them away.

reutilize

IPA: /ˌriːjuːtəˈlaɪz/

KK: /riˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To use something again or for a different purpose.

Example: We can reutilize old materials to create new products.

revegetate

IPA: /ˌriːˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

KK: /rɪˈvɛdʒɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow back or develop new plants after an area has been cleared or disturbed.

Example: After the forest fire, it took several years for the area to revegetate.

transitive verb

Definition: To make an area of land grow new plants or vegetation after it has been damaged or cleared.

Example: The organization aims to revegetate the area after the wildfire.

revegetation

IPA: /ˌriːvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

adjective

Definition: The process of planting new vegetation in an area that has been disturbed or damaged, to restore the natural environment.

Example: The revegetation of the area after the wildfire helped to bring back local wildlife.

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