IPA: /ˌmiːtəˈrɒlədʒɪk/
KK: /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪk/
Definition: Related to the study of weather and atmospheric conditions.
Example: The meteorologic data showed a significant change in temperature.
IPA: /ˈmɛθeɪn/
KK: /ˈmɛθeɪn/
Definition: A colorless and odorless gas that is highly flammable and is the main component of natural gas. It is produced from the breakdown of organic materials and is used as a fuel and in chemical processes.
Example: Methane is often used as a clean energy source for heating and cooking.
IPA: //ˈmɛθəlˌmɜːrkjʊri//
KK: /ˈmɛθəlˌmɜrkjʊri/
Definition: A toxic compound made of mercury and carbon, which can build up in the environment and is harmful to living organisms.
Example: Methylmercury is often found in fish and can pose serious health risks to humans who consume it.
IPA: //mɪˈæzmə//
KK: /mɪˈæzmə/
Definition: A harmful or unpleasant atmosphere that can cause sickness or discomfort, often associated with decay or pollution.
Example: The old, abandoned house was surrounded by a miasma of mold and decay.
IPA: //mɪˈæzməl//
KK: /mɪˈæzməl/
Definition: Describing something that has a harmful or unpleasant atmosphere, often associated with decay or disease.
Example: The miasmal conditions in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.
IPA: /mɪˈæzmætɪk/
KK: /mɪˈæzmætɪk/
Definition: Having a foul or unhealthy smell, often associated with pollution or decay.
Example: The miasmatic air in the abandoned building made it hard to breathe.
IPA: //mɪˈæzmɪk//
KK: /mɪˈæzmɪk/
Definition: Relating to or filled with harmful vapors or pollutants that can cause illness.
Example: The miasmic air in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.
IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌklaɪ.mət/
KK: /maɪkroʊˌklaɪmət/
Definition: The weather conditions in a small, specific area that can be different from the surrounding region.
Example: The garden has its own microclimate, making it warmer than the rest of the yard.
IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈklaɪ.mæt.ɪk/
KK: /maɪkroʊˈklaɪmətɪk/
Definition: Relating to a small, specific area where the climate differs from the surrounding region.
Example: The garden has a microclimatic effect that allows tropical plants to thrive in a cooler environment.
IPA: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈhæb.ɪ.tæt//
KK: /maɪkroʊˈhæbɪtæt/
Definition: A tiny and specific area where certain plants or animals live, like a patch of grass or a spot between rocks.
Example: The garden has many different microhabitats that support various insects and plants.
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