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Topic: Environment

tropical

IPA: /ˈtrɒpɪkəl/

KK: /ˈtrɑpɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to regions of the Earth that are warm and humid, typically found near the equator, where plants grow year-round due to the warm climate.

Example: The tropical rainforest is home to a diverse range of wildlife.

noun

Definition: A type of plant that grows in warm, humid regions near the equator, often characterized by large leaves and vibrant flowers.

Example: The tropical plant thrived in the warm, sunny environment of the greenhouse.

tropicalize

IPA: /ˈtrɒpɪkəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈtrɒpɪkəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something so that it can be used in a tropical climate, often by making it resistant to heat and moisture.

Example: The company decided to tropicalize their products to ensure they would work well in humid environments.

tropopause

IPA: /ˈtrəʊpəˌpɔːz/

KK: /trəˈpəʊpɔːs/

noun

Definition: The boundary layer in the atmosphere that separates the troposphere from the stratosphere, with its height changing based on location, being lower at the poles and higher at the equator.

Example: The weather patterns are influenced by the conditions at the tropopause.

tropospheric

IPA: /trəʊˈpɒs.fɪk/

KK: /troʊˈpɒsɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most clouds are found.

Example: The tropospheric conditions were perfect for a thunderstorm to develop.

tsunamic

IPA: //tsuˈnæmɪk//

KK: /tsuˈnæmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Example: The tsunamic waves caused significant damage to the coastal town.

tubewell

IPA: /ˈtjuːbˌwɛl/

KK: /ˈtjuːbˌwɛl/

noun

Definition: A type of well that uses a tube to draw water from underground sources.

Example: The farmers relied on the tubewell for irrigation during the dry season.

tundra

IPA: /ˈtʌndrə/

KK: /ˈtʌndrə/

noun

Definition: A flat, treeless area found in Arctic regions, where the ground is permanently frozen and only small plants like mosses and lichens can grow.

Example: The tundra is home to unique wildlife that has adapted to the cold climate.

turbary

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbəri/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbəri/

noun

Definition: A location where peat is extracted, often found in wetland areas.

Example: The farmers used the turbary to gather peat for fuel during the winter months.

turbidity

IPA: /tɜːrˈbɪdəti/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The condition in which a liquid is cloudy or unclear due to the presence of small particles or impurities.

Example: The turbidity of the river increased after the heavy rain, making the water murky.

turfless

IPA: /ˈtɜːrfləs/

KK: /ˈtɜrfləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having any grass or turf covering the ground.

Example: The garden looked bare and turfless after the winter.

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