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Topic: Inventions

extract

IPA: /ɪkˈstrækt/

KK: /ɪkˈstrækt/

noun

Definition: A concentrated form of a substance, often used for flavoring or medicinal purposes, or a passage taken from a larger text.

Example: The recipe called for vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the cake.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something out from a larger whole, often with effort or force, such as removing a tooth or obtaining information from a source.

Example: The dentist had to extract my wisdom tooth because it was causing pain.

extractability

IPA: /ɪkˌstræktəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪkˈstræktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how easily something can be removed or obtained using a specific method or substance.

Example: The extractability of the compound was tested to determine how much could be recovered from the solution.

extraction

IPA: /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

KK: /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing or taking out something from a larger whole, often used in contexts like medicine, chemistry, or data.

Example: The extraction of the tooth was necessary to relieve the pain.

extrados

IPA: /ɛkˈstrædɒs/

KK: /ɛkˈstrædoʊs/

noun

Definition: The outer curve or surface of an arch, which is the opposite side of the intrados.

Example: The architect designed the extrados of the arch to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

extraembryonic

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəɛmˈbrɪənɪk/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəɛmˈbrɪənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to structures that are located outside of the embryo, such as membranes that support the embryo's development.

Example: The extraembryonic membranes provide essential nutrients to the developing embryo.

extrasensory

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnˌsɔri/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnˌsɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to abilities or perceptions that go beyond the normal five senses.

Example: Some people believe in extrasensory perception, which allows them to sense things without using their physical senses.

extrude

IPA: /ɪkˈstruːd/

KK: /ɪkˈstruːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To push or force something out, often in a specific shape or form.

Example: The machine can extrude plastic into various shapes.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or force a material out through a specific shape or opening, often used in manufacturing processes.

Example: The factory uses a machine to extrude plastic into various shapes.

extruder

IPA: /ɪkˈstruːdə/

KK: /ɪkˈstruːdər/

noun

Definition: A machine that pushes material through a shaped opening to create a specific form or shape.

Example: The factory uses an extruder to produce plastic pipes.

extrusion

IPA: /ɪkˈstruːʒən/

KK: /ɪkˈstruːʒən/

noun

Definition: A process of shaping materials by forcing them through a specific opening to create a particular form or object.

Example: The factory uses extrusion to create plastic pipes of various sizes.

extrusive

IPA: /ɪkˈstruːsɪv/

KK: /ɛkˈstruːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that pushes out or projects, often used in geology to refer to rocks formed from lava or volcanic ash that has erupted from the earth.

Example: The extrusive rocks formed quickly on the surface after the volcanic eruption.

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