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Topic: Environment

soiled

IPA: /sɔɪld/

KK: /sɔɪld/

adjective

Definition: Something that is dirty or stained, often as a result of being in contact with something unclean.

Example: The soiled clothes need to be washed before they can be worn again.

verb

Definition: To make something dirty or unclean, especially by touching or using it.

Example: The children soiled their clothes while playing in the mud.

soilless

IPA: /ˈsoʊɪləs/

KK: /ˈsoʊɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Not containing any soil; often used to describe a method of growing plants without soil.

Example: The soilless garden allowed us to grow vegetables in a small space.

solar

IPA: /ˈsoʊlər/

KK: /ˈsoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Related to or coming from the sun, often used to describe energy or phenomena associated with it.

Example: Many homes are now using solar panels to generate electricity from sunlight.

solarise

IPA: /ˈsoʊləraɪz/

KK: /ˈsoʊlərˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change an image or photograph by exposing it to light, often resulting in a reversal of colors or a brightening effect.

Example: The artist decided to solarise the photograph to give it a unique look.

solarism

IPA: /ˈsoʊ.lə.rɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈsoʊlərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or theory that explains mythology primarily through the influence of the sun, often suggesting that many myths are based on solar phenomena.

Example: The concept of solarism offers a unique perspective on ancient myths, linking them to the sun's cycles.

solarization

IPA: /ˌsoʊ.lə.rɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌsoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process in photography where the tones of an image are reversed, making dark areas light and light areas dark, often due to overexposure.

Example: The artist used solarization to create a unique effect in her photographs.

solifluction

IPA: /ˌsɒlɪˈflʌkʃən/

KK: /sɑːlɪˈflʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The slow movement of soil or other materials down a slope, often occurring in areas where the ground is frozen.

Example: After the heavy rain, solifluction caused the soil to slowly creep down the hillside.

solonetz

IPA: /səˈloʊnɛts/

KK: /səˈloʊnɛts/

noun

Definition: A type of soil that has a layer rich in sodium and clay, often found in arid regions, which affects its ability to support plant life.

Example: Farmers need to be careful when planting in solonetz soil because it can be difficult for crops to grow.

soot

IPA: /sʊt/

KK: /sut/

noun

Definition: A black powder made of tiny particles, mostly carbon, that comes from burning materials like coal, wood, or oil.

Example: After the fire, the walls were covered in soot.

verb

Definition: To cover something with a black powder that is produced when something burns.

Example: The chimney soot covered the walls of the fireplace.

sootier

IPA: /ˈsuːtiər/

KK: /ˈsutɪər/

adjective

Definition: Having more soot or being dirtier than something else.

Example: The chimney was sootier after the winter season.

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