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Topic: Environment

disintegrated

IPA: /dɪsˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has broken apart into smaller pieces or has fallen apart completely.

Example: The disintegrated building was a reminder of the earthquake's power.

verb

Definition: To break apart into small pieces or to lose cohesion; to fall apart.

Example: The old building disintegrated after years of neglect.

disintegration

IPA: /dɪsˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking apart into smaller pieces or parts, often used in contexts like physics or chemistry.

Example: The disintegration of the old building was a result of years of neglect.

dispersant

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrsənt/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to spread out particles in a liquid or gas, keeping them evenly distributed and preventing them from settling.

Example: The oil spill was treated with a dispersant to help break up the oil and spread it out in the water.

disperse

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrs/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break apart and move away from each other; to scatter in different directions.

Example: After the meeting, the group began to disperse and go their separate ways.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to spread out or move away in different directions.

Example: The teacher asked the students to disperse into small groups for the project.

displacement

IPA: /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of moving something from its original place or position, or the amount that something is moved.

Example: The displacement of water by the boat allowed it to float.

disposability

IPA: /dɪsˈpoʊzəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪsˈpoʊzəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be thrown away or used only once before being discarded.

Example: The disposability of plastic products has raised environmental concerns.

disposable

IPA: /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is made to be thrown away after it has been used.

Example: Many people prefer disposable plates for outdoor parties because they are easy to clean up.

noun

Definition: An item that is meant to be used once and then thrown away, like a paper plate or a plastic cup.

Example: Many people prefer using disposable utensils for picnics to avoid washing dishes.

disposal

IPA: /dɪsˈpoʊzəl/

KK: /dɪsˈpoʊzəl/

noun

Definition: The act of getting rid of something or the way in which something is arranged or dealt with.

Example: The disposal of waste materials is important for keeping the environment clean.

dispose

IPA: /dɪˈspoʊs/

KK: /dɪˈspoʊs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To arrange or settle something in a particular way.

Example: After much discussion, they decided to dispose of the issue peacefully.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

transitive verb

Definition: To get rid of something or to throw it away.

Example: Please dispose of your trash in the bin.

dissipate

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To disappear or become less intense, often gradually, as if spreading out or scattering.

Example: The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to disappear or become less intense, often by scattering or dispersing it.

Example: The sun began to dissipate the morning fog, revealing the landscape.

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