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Topic: Inventions

flammability

IPA: /flæməˈbɪləti/

KK: /flæməˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to catch fire and burn easily.

Example: The flammability of gasoline makes it dangerous to store near open flames.

flange

IPA: /flændʒ/

KK: /flændʒ/

noun

Definition: A projecting part or edge on an object, often used to strengthen it or to connect it to another object.

Example: The plumber installed a new pipe with a flange to ensure a secure fit.

verb

Definition: To provide a projecting edge or lip on an object, often used to strengthen or connect parts together.

Example: The engineer decided to flange the metal plates to ensure a secure fit.

flanged

IPA: /flændʒd/

KK: /flændʒd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a projecting flat rim or edge, often used to strengthen or attach parts together.

Example: The pipe was flanged to ensure a secure connection with the fitting.

flaperon

IPA: /ˈflæp.ə.rɒn/

KK: /ˈflæpərɒn/

noun

Definition: A part of an airplane wing that helps control its movement by acting as both a flap and an aileron.

Example: The pilot adjusted the flaperon to improve the aircraft's stability during flight.

flapless

IPA: /ˈflæpləs/

KK: /ˈflæpləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a flap or flaps; lacking a part that can move or cover an opening.

Example: The flapless design of the envelope makes it easier to open and close.

flash

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adverb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly give off light or appear briefly, often in a quick or bright manner.

Example: The camera flashed as she smiled for the picture.

noun

Definition: A quick burst of light or a brief moment of brightness, often used in photography or to describe a sudden idea.

Example: The photographer used a flash to capture the moment perfectly in low light.

transitive verb

Definition: To make light appear suddenly or in quick bursts, or to cause something to shine or reflect light.

Example: She decided to flash the camera to capture the moment.

flashbulb

IPA: /ˈflæʃˌbʌlb/

KK: /ˈflæʃˌbʌlb/

noun

Definition: A type of light bulb that produces a very bright flash for a short time, used mainly in photography.

Example: The photographer used a flashbulb to capture the moment perfectly in low light.

flashcube

IPA: //ˈflæʃ.kjuːb//

KK: /ˈflæʃˌkjub/

noun

Definition: A small cube that has four flashbulbs and turns to use a new bulb each time a photo is taken with a camera.

Example: The photographer used a flashcube to ensure the pictures were bright and clear.

flashover

IPA: /ˈflæʃˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈflæʃˌoʊvər/

noun

Definition: A sudden and uncontrolled spread of fire or flame across a surface, often occurring when the temperature is high enough to ignite all flammable materials at once.

Example: The fire department warned that a flashover could occur if the temperature continued to rise.

flashtube

IPA: //ˈflæʃˌtjuːb//

KK: /ˈflæʃˌtub/

noun

Definition: A type of tube that creates a quick and bright flash of light, commonly used in photography and other electronic devices.

Example: The photographer used a flashtube to capture the perfect moment in low light conditions.

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