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Topic: Inventions

alloxan

IPA: /əˈlɒksən/

KK: /əˈlɒksən/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance that can cause diabetes by damaging the pancreas. It is formed from uric acid and appears as a crystalline solid.

Example: Researchers used alloxan to induce diabetes in laboratory rats for their experiments.

alloy

IPA: /ˈælɔɪ/

KK: /ˈælɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A mixture of two or more metals that are combined to create a new material with different properties.

Example: Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc.

transitive verb

Definition: To mix two or more metals together to create a new material with different properties, or to combine something with another element that may lessen its quality.

Example: The jeweler decided to alloy gold with silver to create a new type of jewelry.

alloyed

IPA: /əˈlɔɪd/

KK: /əˈlɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made by combining two or more different metals or substances to create a new material with improved properties.

Example: The alloyed metal was stronger and more durable than pure metal.

verb

Definition: To mix two or more metals together to create a new material with different properties.

Example: The jeweler alloyed gold with silver to create a unique piece of jewelry.

allyl

IPA: //ˈæl.ɪl//

KK: /ˈæl.ɪl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a specific chemical group that includes a carbon chain with a double bond, often used in organic chemistry.

Example: The chemist used an allyl compound in the reaction to enhance the yield.

noun

Definition: A chemical group made up of three carbon atoms and five hydrogen atoms, which is often involved in chemical reactions and is derived from propylene.

Example: The chemist used allyl in the synthesis of various compounds.

allylic

IPA: //ˈælɪlɪk//

KK: /ˈælɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of chemical structure that includes a group of atoms known as an allyl group, which is made up of three carbon atoms and is often found in certain organic compounds.

Example: The reaction produced an allylic compound that was crucial for the synthesis.

almandine

IPA: /ˈæl.mənˌdaɪn/

KK: /ˈæl.mənˌdaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of deep red gemstone that is a member of the garnet family, often found in metamorphic rocks.

Example: The jeweler showcased a stunning almandine in the center of the ring.

almandite

IPA: /ˈælmənˌdaɪt/

KK: /ˈæl.mənˌdaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of deep red gemstone that is a form of garnet, made up of iron, aluminum, and silicate.

Example: The jeweler showcased a stunning almandite in the center of the ring.

alnico

IPA: /ˈæl.nɪ.koʊ/

KK: /ˈæl.nɪ.koʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of strong metal mixture made from iron, aluminum, nickel, and sometimes other metals like cobalt or copper, which is used to create powerful permanent magnets.

Example: The engineer chose alnico for the magnet because of its strength and durability.

alphyl

IPA: //ˈælfaɪl//

KK: /ˈælfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a specific type of chemical group that has a distinct aromatic structure, similar to other groups like phenyl.

Example: The chemist explained the structure of alphyl as an aromatic radical similar to phenyl.

altazimuth

IPA: /ˌæl.təˈzɪ.məθ/

KK: /ˌæl.təˈzɪ.məθ/

noun

Definition: A type of support for telescopes that allows them to move up and down as well as side to side.

Example: The astronomer adjusted the altazimuth to get a better view of the stars.

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