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Topic: Environment

hummocky

IPA: /ˈhʌməki/

KK: /hʌmɪki/

adjective

Definition: Describing a landscape that has small hills or mounds.

Example: The hummocky terrain made it difficult to walk without tripping.

humus

IPA: /ˈhjuːməs/

KK: /ˈhjuːməs/

noun

Definition: A dark, organic material in soil made from decomposed plants and animals, which helps provide nutrients and retain moisture for plants.

Example: The gardener added humus to the soil to improve its fertility.

husbandry

IPA: /ˈhʌzbəndri/

KK: /ˈhʌzbəndri/

noun

Definition: The practice of managing and taking care of crops and animals for farming; it involves breeding livestock and growing plants.

Example: Sustainable husbandry practices help protect the environment while producing food.

hybrid

IPA: /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

KK: /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of thing that is made from two different sources or kinds, often referring to plants or animals that come from different breeds or species.

Example: The new car model is a hybrid that uses both gasoline and electricity for power.

hydrant

IPA: /ˈhaɪdrənt/

KK: /ˈhaɪdrənt/

noun

Definition: A device connected to a water supply that allows firefighters to access water quickly, usually found on streets.

Example: The firefighters quickly connected their hoses to the hydrant to put out the fire.

hydric

IPA: /ˈhaɪdrɪk/

KK: /ˈhaɪdrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is related to or needs a lot of moisture or water.

Example: The hydric environment of the wetlands supports a diverse range of plant and animal life.

hydro

IPA: /ˈhaɪdroʊ/

KK: /ˈhaɪdroʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving water, especially in terms of its use for generating power or energy.

Example: The hydro power plant generates electricity from flowing water.

noun

Definition: A term related to water, often used in contexts involving water power or treatment.

Example: The city is investing in a new hydro facility to generate electricity from water.

hydrobiological

IPA: /ˌhaɪdrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /haɪdroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of aquatic organisms and their environments.

Example: The hydrobiological research focused on the effects of pollution in the river.

hydroelectric

IPA: /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

KK: /haɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the production of electricity using the energy from flowing water.

Example: The hydroelectric plant provides power to thousands of homes.

hydrogeologist

IPA: /ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈdʒiː.ə.lɪst/

KK: /haɪˌdroʊˈdʒiː.ə.lɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust.

Example: The hydrogeologist conducted tests to determine the water quality in the area.

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