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Topic: Inventions

desulfur

IPA: /dɪˈsʌlfər/

KK: /dɪˈsʌlfər/

verb

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, like oil or gases, to make it cleaner or safer.

Example: The factory uses a process to desulfur the exhaust gases before releasing them into the air.

desulfurize

IPA: /dɪˈsʌlfəraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈsʌlfəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, such as petroleum, to make it cleaner or less harmful.

Example: The factory uses a special process to desulfurize the oil before refining it.

detergency

IPA: /dɪˈtɜrdʒənsi/

KK: /dɪˈtɜrdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability or quality of a substance to clean or remove dirt and stains.

Example: The detergency of the new cleaning product impressed everyone.

detick

IPA: /dɪˈtɪk/

KK: /dɪˈtɪk/

verb

Definition: To remove ticks from a pet or animal.

Example: The vet will detick the dog before giving it a bath.

detonability

IPA: /ˌdɛtəˈnæbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɛtəˈnæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how easily an explosive can explode under certain conditions.

Example: The detonability of the new explosive was tested in various environments.

detonable

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪbəl/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exploded or set off, especially in reference to explosives or bombs.

Example: The military tested several detonable devices during the exercise.

detonate

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to explode or to explode itself.

Example: The engineer decided to detonate the old building to make way for new construction.

detonation

IPA: /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden and powerful explosion, often caused by a bomb or other explosive device.

Example: The detonation of the bomb was heard miles away.

detonative

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of causing an explosion or detonation.

Example: The detonative material was handled with extreme caution to prevent accidents.

detonator

IPA: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that triggers an explosion by igniting an explosive charge.

Example: The technician carefully handled the detonator to ensure it would not accidentally activate.

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