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Topic: Environment

hydroponic

IPA: /haɪˈdrəʊpɒnɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdroʊpɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of growing plants in water with nutrients instead of soil.

Example: Hydroponic systems can produce crops faster than traditional farming methods.

hydroponics

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒpənɪks/

KK: /haɪˈdroʊˌpɒnɪks/

noun

Definition: The method of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution instead.

Example: Many farmers are turning to hydroponics to grow vegetables in urban areas.

hydropower

IPA: /ˈhaɪdroʊˌpaʊər/

KK: /haɪdroʊˌpaʊər/

noun

Definition: Energy that is generated from the movement of water, often used to produce electricity.

Example: The dam generates hydropower that supplies energy to thousands of homes.

hydrosphere

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒs.fɪə/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒs.fɪr/

noun

Definition: The part of the Earth that is made up of all the water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the air.

Example: The hydrosphere plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.

hydrothermal

IPA: //haɪdrəʊˈθɜːrməl//

KK: /haɪdroʊˈθɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to hot water, especially in geological contexts where hot water is associated with volcanic activity or mineral deposits.

Example: The hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor support unique ecosystems.

hydrothermally

IPA: /haɪdrəʊˈθɜːməli/

KK: /haɪdroʊˈθɜrməli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or involves hot water, especially in geological processes.

Example: The minerals were deposited hydrothermally, creating unique formations in the cave.

hygrometer

IPA: /haɪˈɡrɒmɪtə/

KK: /haɪˈɡrɑːmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of moisture in the air.

Example: The hygrometer showed that the humidity level was very high today.

hygrometric

IPA: /haɪˈɡrɒmɛtrɪk/

KK: /haɪˈɡrɒmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of humidity or moisture in the air.

Example: The hygrometric readings indicated a high level of humidity in the room.

hyperarid

IPA: //ˌhaɪpəˈærɪd//

KK: /haɪpərˈærɪd/

adjective

Definition: Very dry and lacking moisture, typically referring to regions that receive very little rainfall.

Example: The hyperarid desert is home to few plants and animals due to the extreme lack of water.

hypermiling

IPA: //ˈhaɪpərˌmaɪlɪŋ//

KK: /ˈhaɪpərˌmaɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The practice of driving in a way that increases a vehicle's fuel efficiency, often by using techniques like driving slowly and coasting.

Example: Many drivers are adopting hypermiling techniques to save money on gas.

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