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Topic: Inventions

germinal

IPA: /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɜrmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the earliest stage of development or growth.

Example: The project is still in its germinal phase, with many ideas yet to be developed.

gestate

IPA: /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

KK: /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop or grow over time, especially in the context of pregnancy or the formation of ideas.

Example: The idea began to gestate in her mind before she finally decided to write the book.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry a developing baby in the womb from the time of conception until birth, or to develop an idea in one's mind.

Example: The mother will gestate her baby for nine months before giving birth.

gibbsite

IPA: /ˈɡɪb.saɪt/

KK: /ˈgɪbˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is usually white and can have different colors, made of aluminum hydroxide and often found in crystalline form.

Example: Gibbsite is an important mineral used in the production of aluminum.

gigawatt

IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌwɑt/

KK: /ˈgɪgəˌwɑt/

noun

Definition: A unit of power that is equal to one billion watts, commonly used to measure large amounts of electrical power.

Example: The new power plant is expected to generate over five gigawatts of electricity.

gimbaled

IPA: /ˈɡɪm.bəld/

KK: /ˈgɪm.bəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is mounted on a gimbal, allowing it to remain stable and level even when its base is tilted.

Example: The camera was gimbaled to ensure smooth footage while filming on a moving vehicle.

glassblower

IPA: /ˈɡlæsˌbloʊ.ər/

KK: /ˈɡlæsˌbloʊər/

noun

Definition: A person who shapes glass by blowing air into it through a tube, creating various glass objects.

Example: The glassblower created a beautiful vase during the demonstration.

glassblowing

IPA: /ˈɡlæsˌbloʊɪŋ/

KK: /ɡlæsˌbloʊɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The skill of creating items from hot, melted glass by blowing air into it through a tube.

Example: She learned glassblowing to create beautiful vases and sculptures.

glassless

IPA: /ˈɡlæs.ləs/

KK: /ˈɡlæs.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having glass; lacking glass material or components.

Example: The glassless window frame was designed to be lightweight and easy to install.

glassmaking

IPA: /ˈɡlæsˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/

KK: /ɡlæsˌmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The skill or process of creating glass products.

Example: Glassmaking has been practiced for thousands of years, producing beautiful and functional items.

glider

IPA: /ˈɡlaɪdə/

KK: /ˈɡlaɪdər/

noun

Definition: A type of aircraft that does not have an engine and is designed to glide through the air after being launched or towed.

Example: The glider soared gracefully through the sky, carried by the wind.

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