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Topic: Environment

cooling

IPA: /ˈkuːlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkuːlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of becoming less warm or lowering in temperature.

Example: The cooling breeze felt refreshing on a hot day.

noun

Definition: A process or state of becoming cooler, often related to reducing temperature or providing refrigeration.

Example: The cooling of the room was necessary during the hot summer days.

verb

Definition: To make something less hot or to lower its temperature.

Example: The fan is cooling the room on a hot day.

cordwood

IPA: /ˈkɔrdˌwʊd/

KK: /kɔrdwʊd/

noun

Definition: Wood that has been cut and stacked in a specific way, usually for sale or storage.

Example: We bought a cordwood supply to keep our fireplace warm during the winter.

coronavirus

IPA: /ˌkɔːrəˈnaɪvəs/

KK: /kɔːrəˈnaɪvəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that can infect animals and humans, known for its single-stranded RNA and a lipid envelope with spike-like projections. It includes viruses that cause diseases like SARS and COVID-19.

Example: The coronavirus outbreak led to global health measures and changes in daily life.

corrode

IPA: /kəˈroʊd/

KK: /kəˈroʊd/

verb

Definition: To gradually damage or destroy a material, especially metal, through chemical reactions or oxidation.

Example: The rust began to corrode the metal fence, making it weak and unsafe.

corroded

IPA: /kəˈroʊdɪd/

KK: /kəˈroʊdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Damaged or worn away due to a chemical process, often involving rust or decay.

Example: The old metal pipes were corroded and needed to be replaced.

verb

Definition: To be gradually destroyed or weakened by a chemical process, often involving rust or decay.

Example: The metal pipe had corroded over the years due to exposure to moisture.

corrodible

IPA: /kəˈroʊdɪbəl/

KK: /kəˈroʊdɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be damaged or worn away by chemical reactions, especially with moisture or air.

Example: The metal used in the construction is corrodible, so it needs to be treated to prevent rusting.

corrosion

IPA: /kəˈroʊʒən/

KK: /kəˈroʊʒən/

noun

Definition: The process in which materials, especially metals, are gradually destroyed or damaged by chemical reactions, often involving moisture or acids.

Example: The old pipes showed signs of corrosion, making them unsafe to use.

corrosively

IPA: /kəˈroʊsɪvli/

KK: /kəˈroʊsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes damage or destruction, often through chemical action.

Example: The acid reacted corrosively with the metal, causing it to weaken over time.

costally

IPA: /ˈkɒstəli/

KK: /ˈkɔːstəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner related to the coast or shoreline.

Example: The beach was costally developed to enhance tourism.

cropland

IPA: //ˈkroʊplænd//

KK: /ˈkroʊplænd/

noun

Definition: Land that is suitable for growing plants, especially crops.

Example: Farmers prepare the cropland in spring to plant their seeds.

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