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Topic: Inventions

gel

IPA: /dʒɛl/

KK: /dʒɛl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from a liquid state into a gel-like substance, often becoming thicker and more solid.

Example: The mixture will gel after being cooled for a few hours.

noun

Definition: A thick, jelly-like substance that can be used for various purposes, such as styling hair or in scientific applications.

Example: She applied gel to her hair to keep it in place all day.

transitive verb

Definition: To apply a thick, jelly-like substance to something, often used for styling hair or other purposes.

Example: She decided to gel her hair for the party.

gelable

IPA: /ˈdʒɛl.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɛləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be turned into a jelly-like substance.

Example: The mixture is gelable, making it perfect for desserts.

gelate

IPA: /dʒəˈleɪt/

KK: /dʒəˈleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from a liquid to a gel-like state, often as a result of cooling or the addition of a gelling agent.

Example: The mixture will gelate when it cools down.

gelation

IPA: /ɡəˈleɪʃən/

KK: /gəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of turning a liquid into a gel, often by cooling or adding certain substances.

Example: The gelation of the mixture occurred when it was cooled in the refrigerator.

gelignite

IPA: //ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt//

KK: /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of explosive made from a mixture of nitroglycerin and other materials, used in construction and demolition.

Example: The construction crew used gelignite to break through the rock.

geminal

IPA: /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to two identical atoms or groups that are attached to the same atom in a molecule.

Example: In organic chemistry, a geminal diol has two hydroxyl groups attached to the same carbon atom.

gemological

IPA: /ˌdʒɛməˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /dʒɛməˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of gemstones and their properties.

Example: She studied gemological techniques to better understand the value of different stones.

gemology

IPA: /dʒəˈmɒlədʒi/

KK: /dʒəˈmɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study and science of precious stones and gems, including their identification, classification, and evaluation.

Example: She decided to pursue a degree in gemology to learn more about precious stones.

gene

IPA: /dʒiːn/

KK: /dʒin/

noun

Definition: A part of DNA that carries information about how an organism will develop and what traits it will have.

Example: Scientists study genes to understand how traits are passed from parents to children.

generator

IPA: /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or machine that produces energy, often converting one form of energy into another, such as mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Example: The generator provided power to the entire building during the outage.

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