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Topic: Inventions

gahnite

IPA: /ˈɡeɪnaɪt/

KK: /gænˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is usually dark green, brown, or black, made of zinc and aluminum oxide.

Example: Gahnite is often found in metamorphic rocks and is valued by mineral collectors.

galactosamine

IPA: /ɡəˌlæk.təˈsæ.miːn/

KK: /gəˌlæk tə ˈsæ miːn/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar that has an amino group, often found in certain fats and in cartilage.

Example: Galactosamine is important for the structure of some types of cells in the body.

galactose

IPA: /ɡəˈlæktəˌsoʊs/

KK: /gəˈlækˌtoʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of simple sugar that is found in milk and some plants, and is less sweet than glucose.

Example: Galactose is one of the components of lactose, the sugar found in milk.

galactosidase

IPA: //ɡəˈlæk.təˌsaɪ.deɪz//

KK: /gəˈlaktəˌsīˌdās/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down galactosides, which are sugars that contain galactose.

Example: Galactosidase is important for digesting certain carbohydrates in the body.

galactoside

IPA: /ɡəˈlæk.təˌsaɪd/

KK: /gəˈlæk təˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of compound that releases galactose when it is broken down with water.

Example: Galactosides are important in various biological processes, including cell signaling.

galactosyl

IPA: /ɡəˈlæktəˌsɪl/

KK: /gəˈlæk tə sɪl/

noun

Definition: A part of a molecule that comes from galactose, which is a type of sugar. It is often involved in the structure of larger molecules in biology.

Example: Galactosyl groups are important in the formation of certain carbohydrates.

galena

IPA: /ɡəˈliːnə/

KK: /gəˈlinə/

noun

Definition: A gray or bluish-gray mineral that is mainly made of lead sulfide and is the main source of lead.

Example: Galena is often found in cubic crystals and is an important ore for extracting lead.

galenite

IPA: /ˈɡeɪlənaɪt/

KK: /ˈɡælənˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is primarily made of lead sulfide and is an important source of lead.

Example: Galenite is often mined for its lead content, which is used in various industries.

gallate

IPA: /ˈɡæl.eɪt/

KK: /ˈgæl.eɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from gallic acid, often found in various plants and used in different applications.

Example: Gallate is commonly used in food preservation due to its antioxidant properties.

galleass

IPA: /ˈɡæl.i.əs/

KK: /ˈgæl.i.əs/

noun

Definition: A large and fast ship from the 16th and 17th centuries, used mainly in the Mediterranean, that had both sails and oars, often used as a warship.

Example: The galleass was a formidable vessel in naval battles during its time.

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