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Topic: Inventions

calefactory

IPA: /kəˈlɛf.ə.kə.tɔːr.i/

KK: /kæˈlɛfəkˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing warmth or heat.

Example: The calefactory design of the building helps to keep it warm during winter.

noun

Definition: A warm room in a monastery where people can sit and relax, often used for socializing or gathering.

Example: The monks gathered in the calefactory to discuss their daily activities.

californium

IPA: /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrniəm/

KK: /kælɪˈfɔːrniəm/

noun

Definition: A man-made chemical element that is radioactive and has the atomic number 98. It is created by bombarding curium with helium isotopes and is known for emitting alpha particles.

Example: Californium is used in some nuclear reactors and for neutron activation analysis.

calix

IPA: /ˈkeɪlɪks/

KK: /ˈkælɪks/

noun

Definition: A type of cup or chalice, often used in religious ceremonies.

Example: The priest held the calix during the communion service.

calmodulin

IPA: //ˈkæl.məˌdjuː.lɪn//

KK: /kælˈmoʊdʒʊlɪn/

noun

Definition: A protein that binds calcium and helps control various cellular processes, including muscle contraction, by influencing the activity of certain enzymes that depend on calcium.

Example: Calmodulin plays a crucial role in muscle contraction by activating enzymes that respond to calcium levels.

calomel

IPA: /ˈkæl.ə.mɛl/

KK: /ˈkæləmɛl/

noun

Definition: A white or colorless compound made of mercury and chlorine, used in medicine and as an insecticide.

Example: The doctor prescribed calomel as a treatment for the patient's condition.

calorimeter

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmətər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of heat produced or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change.

Example: The scientist used a calorimeter to determine the heat of the reaction.

calorimetric

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ɛ.trɪk/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of heat or energy changes in physical and chemical processes.

Example: The calorimetric analysis showed a significant increase in energy release during the reaction.

calorimetry

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ə.tri/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmətri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the heat produced or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change.

Example: Calorimetry is essential in understanding how much energy is involved in chemical reactions.

calutron

IPA: /ˈkæl.jʊ.trɒn/

KK: /ˈkæl.jʊ.trɒn/

noun

Definition: A device that uses electromagnetic fields to separate isotopes based on their mass, commonly used in nuclear science.

Example: The scientists used a calutron to isolate the different isotopes of uranium for their experiments.

calx

IPA: /kælks/

KK: /kælks/

noun

Definition: A powdery substance that remains after a mineral or metal has been heated to a high temperature, causing it to break down.

Example: After the metal was heated, the calx formed a fine powder on the surface.

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