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Topic: Environment

dehumidify

IPA: /diːˈhjuː.mɪ.faɪ/

KK: /diˈhjuːmɪˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To take out moisture from the air or a space, making it less humid.

Example: The air conditioner can dehumidify the room during hot summer days.

deltaic

IPA: /ˈdɛltɪk/

KK: /dɛltɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, often characterized by sediment deposits.

Example: The deltaic region is rich in biodiversity and supports various wildlife.

denitrification

IPA: /dɪˌnaɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌnaɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where nitrates are converted into nitrogen gas, often carried out by bacteria, leading to the release of nitrogen into the atmosphere.

Example: Denitrification is an important process in the nitrogen cycle that helps maintain soil health.

denitrifier

IPA: /dɪˈnaɪtrɪfaɪər/

KK: /dɪˈnaɪtrɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A type of organism that helps remove nitrates from the environment through a process called denitrification.

Example: The denitrifier plays a crucial role in maintaining soil health by converting nitrates into nitrogen gas.

denitrify

IPA: /dɪˈnɪtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /dɪˈnaɪtrɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To convert nitrates or nitrites into nitrogen gases, often through the action of bacteria in the soil.

Example: The process of denitrifying soil helps to improve its health by reducing excess nitrogen.

densification

IPA: /ˌdɛn.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɛnˌsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something thicker or more concentrated.

Example: The densification of the material improved its strength and durability.

denuclearize

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce or completely remove nuclear weapons from a country or area.

Example: The country decided to denuclearize as part of the peace agreement.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or eliminate nuclear weapons from a specific area or country.

Example: The government announced its plan to denuclearize the region by next year.

denuded

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdɪd/

KK: /dɪˈnjudɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made bare or stripped of covering, often referring to land or vegetation that has been eroded or cleared away.

Example: The denuded landscape showed the effects of years of erosion and deforestation.

verb

Definition: To remove all covering or vegetation from an area, leaving it bare.

Example: The heavy rains denuded the hillside, exposing the soil underneath.

depauperate

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːpəreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈpɔːpərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is lacking in growth, development, or richness, often appearing stunted or impoverished.

Example: The depauperate landscape showed little sign of life or diversity.

depletable

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used up or reduced in quantity.

Example: The depletable resources in the area are running low due to overuse.

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