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Topic: Environment

waterless

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərləs/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no water or being dry; not needing water for a particular purpose.

Example: The waterless desert was home to many unique plants and animals.

waterlessness

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərləsnəs/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌlɛs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having no water or being very dry.

Example: The region suffered from severe waterlessness due to the ongoing drought.

waterlog

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərlɒg/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərlɒg/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something heavy and difficult to manage by filling it with water, or to soak something completely with water so that it becomes unusable.

Example: The heavy rain began to waterlog the fields, making it hard for the crops to grow.

waterlogged

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərˌlɒɡd/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌlɔɡd/

adjective

Definition: Filled or soaked with water to the point of being heavy or difficult to manage.

Example: After the heavy rain, the fields became waterlogged and unfit for planting.

waterpower

IPA: /ˈwɔːtəˌpaʊə/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌpaʊər/

noun

Definition: The energy created by moving or falling water, often used to generate electricity or power machines.

Example: The dam harnesses waterpower to produce electricity for the entire city.

watershed

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərʃɛd/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərʃɛd/

noun

Definition: A significant point that represents a change or division, often marking an important turning point in history or events.

Example: The invention of the internet was a watershed moment in communication.

watertight

IPA: /ˈwɔːtətaɪt/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌtaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is sealed tightly so that water cannot get in or out, or something that is so well-constructed that it cannot be easily challenged or disproven.

Example: The new roof is completely watertight, ensuring that no rainwater will leak inside the house.

watertightness

IPA: /ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌtaɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being sealed so that water cannot enter or escape.

Example: The watertightness of the container ensures that no water leaks out during transport.

weathering

IPA: /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process by which rocks and other materials are broken down or changed by natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

Example: The weathering of the rocks created beautiful shapes in the landscape.

weatherization

IPA: /ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈwɛðərɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making a building more energy-efficient by improving its insulation and sealing to protect against outdoor weather conditions.

Example: The weatherization of the old school building helped reduce energy costs significantly.

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