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Topic: Inventions

coulometer

IPA: /ˈkuːləˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈkuːləmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of a substance produced during a chemical reaction by calculating the electrical charge involved.

Example: The scientist used a coulometer to analyze the results of the electrolysis experiment.

coulometric

IPA: /ˌkuːləˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˌkuːləˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of chemical analysis that measures the quantity of electricity used in a reaction.

Example: The coulometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the concentration of substances.

coulometry

IPA: //ˌkuːˈlɒmətri//

KK: /kuˈlɒmətri/

noun

Definition: A scientific method used to measure the quantity of a substance produced or consumed during an electrochemical reaction by counting the total electric charge (in coulombs) that passes through the system.

Example: Coulometry is often used in laboratories to analyze the concentration of substances in solutions.

coumarin

IPA: //ˈkuːmərɪn//

KK: /ˈkuːmərɪn/

noun

Definition: A fragrant compound that can be found in certain plants or made artificially, often used in perfumes and some medicines.

Example: The perfume contained a hint of coumarin, giving it a sweet, hay-like scent.

counterbalanced

IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌbælənst/

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌbælənst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is balanced by an opposing force or weight, making it stable or equal.

Example: The design of the bridge was counterbalanced to ensure it could withstand strong winds.

verb

Definition: To offset or balance the effect of something by providing an equal and opposite force or influence.

Example: The weight of the heavy box was counterbalanced by the support of the sturdy table.

counterfire

IPA: //ˈkaʊntərˌfaɪər//

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌfaɪər/

noun

Definition: Fire that is aimed at stopping or destroying enemy weapons.

Example: The military launched a counterfire to protect their position from enemy attacks.

counterion

IPA: //ˈkaʊntəraɪən//

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌaɪən/

noun

Definition: An ion that has a charge opposite to another ion in a solution or electrochemical system.

Example: In the solution, the sodium ions acted as counterions to the negatively charged chloride ions.

countermine

IPA: //ˈkaʊntərˌmaɪn//

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌmaɪn/

noun

Definition: A tunnel that is dug to intercept or destroy an enemy's mine, or a plan designed to counteract an attack.

Example: The soldiers worked together to create a counter-mine to protect their base from enemy threats.

verb

Definition: To stop or prevent an action by using a method that works against it, often in a secretive way.

Example: The soldiers planned to countermine the enemy's efforts to dig tunnels.

countersink

IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋk/

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋk/

verb

Definition: To create a conical hole in a material so that the head of a screw or bolt can sit flush with or below the surface.

Example: The carpenter decided to countersink the screws to ensure a smooth finish on the wooden surface.

counterspell

IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌspɛl/

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌspɛl/

noun

Definition: A magical spell used to cancel or negate the effects of another spell that has already been cast.

Example: The wizard cast a counterspell to stop the enemy's magic.

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