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Topic: Environment

firestorm

IPA: /ˈfaɪərˌstɔːrm/

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌstɔrm/

noun

Definition: A large and intense fire that creates strong winds and can cause significant destruction, or a strong emotional reaction to a situation.

Example: The firestorm caused by the wildfire destroyed several homes in the area.

firetrap

IPA: /ˈfaɪərtræp/

KK: /ˈfaɪərtræp/

noun

Definition: A building that is likely to catch fire easily or is hard to escape from during a fire.

Example: The old warehouse was considered a firetrap due to its lack of safety measures.

firewood

IPA: //ˈfaɪərˌwʊd//

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌwʊd/

noun

Definition: Wood that is cut and prepared to be used as fuel for burning, often in a fireplace or stove.

Example: We gathered firewood to keep warm during the cold night.

firn

IPA: /fɜrn/

KK: /fɜrn/

noun

Definition: Granular snow that has partially melted and refrozen, typically found in high mountain areas, which has not yet turned into glacial ice.

Example: The climbers had to navigate carefully over the firn to avoid slipping.

fishery

IPA: //ˈfɪʃəri//

KK: /ˈfɪʃəri/

noun

Definition: A place or business where fish are caught, raised, or processed, often involving the industry of fishing.

Example: The local fishery provides fresh seafood to the community.

fishkill

IPA: /ˈfɪʃ.kɪl/

KK: /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/

noun

Definition: An event where a large number of fish die, often due to environmental factors like pollution or changes in water conditions.

Example: The recent fishkill in the lake raised concerns about water quality.

fishway

IPA: /ˈfɪʃweɪ/

KK: /ˈfɪʃweɪ/

noun

Definition: A structure built to help fish swim past obstacles like dams or waterfalls in a river.

Example: The construction of a fishway allows salmon to reach their spawning grounds upstream.

flammability

IPA: /flæməˈbɪləti/

KK: /flæməˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to catch fire and burn easily.

Example: The flammability of gasoline makes it dangerous to store near open flames.

flammable

IPA: /ˈflæməbl/

KK: /ˈflæməbl/

adjective

Definition: Easily set on fire and able to burn quickly.

Example: The container is marked as flammable to warn people about the fire risk.

floe

IPA: /floʊ/

KK: /floʊ/

noun

Definition: A large piece of floating ice that has broken off from a bigger ice mass and is found on the surface of water.

Example: The polar bear walked across the ice floe in search of food.

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