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Topic: Environment

silvicultural

IPA: //sɪlˈvɪkʌltʃərəl//

KK: /sɪlˈvɪkʌltʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the practice of growing and managing forests and trees.

Example: The silvicultural techniques used in this region help to maintain healthy forests.

silviculturally

IPA: /sɪl.vɪ.kʌl.tʃər.ə.li/

KK: /sɪlˌvɪkʌlˈtʃʊrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the practice of managing and cultivating forests and trees.

Example: The forest was managed silviculturally to ensure sustainable growth and health.

silviculture

IPA: /ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃər/

KK: /ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃər/

noun

Definition: The practice of growing and managing forest trees for various purposes, such as timber production and conservation.

Example: Silviculture is essential for maintaining healthy forests and ensuring sustainable timber supplies.

sinkage

IPA: /ˈsɪŋkɪdʒ/

KK: /sɪŋkɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act or process of something sinking down, creating a lower area or depression.

Example: The heavy rain caused significant sinkage in the road, making it difficult to drive.

sinkhole

IPA: /ˈsɪŋkhoʊl/

KK: /sɪŋkhoʊl/

noun

Definition: A hole or depression in the ground that forms when the surface layer collapses, often found in areas with limestone, and can lead to underground passages.

Example: The heavy rain caused a sinkhole to form in the middle of the road.

skyborne

IPA: /ˈskaɪbɔrn/

KK: /ˈskaɪbɔrn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring in the sky; carried or transported through the air.

Example: The skyborne creatures soared gracefully above the mountains.

skyglow

IPA: /ˈskaɪɡloʊ/

KK: /ˈskaɪˌɡloʊ/

noun

Definition: The light that brightens the sky in urban areas, mainly caused by street lights and other artificial sources.

Example: The skyglow made it difficult to see the stars at night.

skylighted

IPA: /ˈskaɪˌlaɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈskaɪˌlaɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a space that has a skylight, which is a window in the roof that lets in natural light.

Example: The living room was beautifully skylighted, filling the space with sunlight during the day.

skylike

IPA: /ˈskaɪlaɪk/

KK: /ˈskaɪˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics similar to the sky, such as color or appearance.

Example: The painting had a beautiful skylike hue that reminded me of a clear blue day.

sloped

IPA: /sloʊpt/

KK: /sloʊpt/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is not flat, but instead rises or falls at an angle.

Example: The roof of the house is sloped to allow rain to run off easily.

verb

Definition: To have a surface that is not flat, but instead rises or falls at an angle.

Example: The path sloped down towards the river.

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