IPA: /diːˈhjuː.mɪ.faɪ/
KK: /diˈhjuːmɪˌfaɪ/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɛltɪk/
KK: /dɛltɪk/
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.
IPA: /dɪˌnaɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌnaɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈnaɪtrɪfaɪər/
KK: /dɪˈnaɪtrɪfaɪər/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈnɪtrɪfaɪ/
KK: /dɪˈnaɪtrɪfaɪ/
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.
IPA: /ˌdɛn.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /dɛnˌsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making something thicker or more concentrated.
Example: The densification of the material improved its strength and durability.
IPA: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/
KK: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/
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.
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.
IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdɪd/
KK: /dɪˈnjudɪd/
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.
Definition: To remove all covering or vegetation from an area, leaving it bare.
Example: The heavy rains denuded the hillside, exposing the soil underneath.
IPA: /dɪˈpɔːpəreɪt/
KK: /dɪˈpɔːpərɪt/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/
KK: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/
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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