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Topic: Inventions

denticulated

IPA: /dɛnˈtɪkjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /dɛnˈtɪk.jə.leɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having small tooth-like projections or notches along an edge.

Example: The leaf had a denticulated margin, making it look jagged and interesting.

denticulation

IPA: /ˌdɛn.tɪ.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɛnˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A small tooth or a state of having small notches or teeth.

Example: The denticulation on the edge of the leaf helps to identify the plant species.

dentiform

IPA: /ˈdɛntɪfɔrm/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a tooth.

Example: The scientist discovered dentiform crystals in the cave.

dentoid

IPA: /dɛnˈtɔɪd/

KK: /dɛnˈtɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a tooth.

Example: The dentoid structure of the fossil suggested it belonged to a prehistoric creature.

denuder

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdə/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːdər/

noun

Definition: A device that removes a gas from a mixture, often used in scientific or industrial processes.

Example: The denuder effectively separated the gas from the aerosol in the experiment.

deoxidation

IPA: /diˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /diˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing oxygen from a substance, often to reduce it from an oxide state.

Example: Deoxidation is an important step in the production of certain metals.

deoxidize

IPA: //diˈɒksɪdaɪz//

KK: /diˈɒksɪdaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove oxygen from a substance or compound, often to prevent oxidation.

Example: The chemist needed to deoxidize the metal to restore its original properties.

deoxidizer

IPA: //diˈɒksɪdaɪzər//

KK: /diˈɒksɪdaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A substance that removes oxygen from another material, often used in chemical processes to prevent oxidation.

Example: The scientist added a deoxidizer to the solution to keep the metal from rusting.

deoxy

IPA: //diˈɒksi//

KK: /diˈɑksi/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a compound that has one less oxygen atom than the compound it is based on, usually by replacing a hydroxyl group with a hydrogen atom.

Example: Deoxy sugars are important in the structure of DNA.

deoxygenate

IPA: /diˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/

KK: /diˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away or remove oxygen from a substance, especially a liquid like water.

Example: The process of deoxygenating water is important for certain types of fish to survive.

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