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Topic: Inventions

deuteranope

IPA: /ˌdjuːtəˈreɪnəʊp/

KK: /djuːˈtɛrəˌnoʊp/

noun

Definition: A person who has a type of color blindness that makes it difficult to distinguish between red and green colors.

Example: The artist had to adjust his palette because he was a deuteranope and couldn't see the colors as others did.

deuterate

IPA: /djuːˈtɛr.eɪt/

KK: /djuːˈtɛr.eɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To add a specific isotope of hydrogen, called deuterium, to a chemical compound.

Example: Scientists often deuterate compounds to study their properties more effectively.

deuterated

IPA: /djuːˈtɛr.eɪ.tɪd/

KK: /djuːˈtɛr.eɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a compound that has some of its usual hydrogen replaced with a heavier form called deuterium.

Example: The researchers used deuterated solvents in their experiments to improve the accuracy of the results.

deuteration

IPA: /djuːˈtɪəreɪʃən/

KK: /djuːˈtɪəreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of replacing hydrogen atoms in a molecule with deuterium atoms, which are heavier isotopes of hydrogen.

Example: Deuteration is often used in scientific research to study molecular structures and reactions.

deuterium

IPA: /djuːˈtɪəriəm/

KK: /djuˈtɪəriəm/

noun

Definition: A type of hydrogen atom that has one proton and one neutron in its nucleus, making it heavier than regular hydrogen.

Example: Deuterium is often used in nuclear fusion experiments due to its unique properties.

deuteron

IPA: /ˈdjuːtəˌrɒn/

KK: /djuːˈtɛrɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of subatomic particle that is the nucleus of a deuterium atom, made up of one proton and one neutron, and has a positive charge.

Example: The deuteron is an important particle in nuclear reactions and fusion processes.

deuterostome

IPA: /ˌdjuːtəˈrəʊstəʊm/

KK: /djuːtəˈrɒstəʊm/

noun

Definition: A group of animals that includes species like starfish and chordates, characterized by a specific type of embryonic development where the mouth does not form from the first opening in the embryo.

Example: Starfish are an example of a deuterostome, which develops differently from other animals during their early stages.

devastator

IPA: /ˈdɛvəsteɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes great destruction or damage.

Example: The hurricane was a true devastator, leaving the town in ruins.

developable

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpəbl/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for being developed, often in the context of land or projects that can be constructed upon.

Example: The city has many developable areas that are perfect for new housing projects.

devisable

IPA: /dɪˈvaɪzəbl/

KK: /dɪˈvaɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be planned or created through thought or design.

Example: The new software features are devisable based on user feedback.

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