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Topic: Inventions

deamination

IPA: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing an amino group from a compound, often related to the breakdown of amino acids in the body.

Example: Deamination is an important step in the metabolism of proteins.

debye

IPA: /dɪˈbaɪ/

KK: /dɪˈbaɪ/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for electric dipole moments, commonly used in molecular physics, equivalent to approximately 3.33564 x 10^-30 coulomb meter.

Example: The dipole moment of water is measured in debyes, indicating its polarity.

decagram

IPA: /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈdɛkəˌgræm/

noun

Definition: A unit of weight in the metric system that is equal to ten grams.

Example: The recipe calls for a decagram of sugar to sweeten the cake.

decahedron

IPA: /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdrən/

KK: /dɛkəˈhiːdrən/

noun

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that has ten flat surfaces or faces.

Example: The artist created a sculpture in the shape of a decahedron.

decal

IPA: /ˈdɛkəl/

KK: /ˈdɛkəl/

noun

Definition: A decorative sticker or design that can be transferred to a surface, often used for decoration or labeling.

Example: She put a colorful decal of a butterfly on her laptop.

decameter

IPA: /ˈdɛkəˌmiːtə/

KK: /dɛkəˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to 10 meters.

Example: The marathon course was measured to be exactly 42 decameters long.

decametric

IPA: //ˌdɛkəˈmɛtrɪk//

KK: /dɛkəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of radio wave that has a wavelength between ten and one hundred meters.

Example: The decametric waves are used in various communication technologies.

decan

IPA: /ˈdɛkən/

KK: /ˈdɛkən/

noun

Definition: A part of a zodiac sign that represents a period of ten days or ten degrees.

Example: In astrology, each zodiac sign is divided into three decans, each lasting ten days.

decanal

IPA: /dɪˈkeɪnəl/

KK: /dɪˈkeɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a dean or the office of a dean.

Example: The decanal responsibilities include overseeing the academic programs.

noun

Definition: A type of simple organic compound that is an aliphatic aldehyde, specifically related to capric acid.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of decanal in the laboratory.

decane

IPA: //ˈdɛkeɪn//

KK: /ˈdɛkeɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hydrocarbon that is part of the alkane series, consisting of ten carbon atoms and typically found in liquid form.

Example: Decane is often used as a solvent in laboratories.

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