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Topic: Inventions

gonia

IPA: /ˈɡoʊniə/

KK: /ˈɡoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A type of fly or moth belonging to specific genera, characterized by their size and color variations.

Example: The gonia is known for its distinctive reddish-yellow abdomen.

gonidium

IPA: /ɡəˈnɪdiəm/

KK: /gəˈnɪdɪəm/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in certain algae that is involved in asexual reproduction and contains chlorophyll.

Example: The gonidia in the lichen help in photosynthesis and reproduction.

goniometer

IPA: /ɡəʊniˈɒmɪtə/

KK: /goʊniˈɑːmɪtər/

noun

Definition: An instrument used to measure angles, often in fields like physics or crystallography.

Example: The scientist used a goniometer to measure the angles of the crystal faces accurately.

goniometric

IPA: /ˌɡoʊniəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /gəˈnīəˌmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a device used for measuring angles, often in geometry or trigonometry.

Example: The goniometric measurements were essential for the accurate construction of the model.

goniometry

IPA: /ɡəʊniˈɒmətri/

KK: /gəˈnīəˌmätrē/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring angles, often used in fields like geometry and physical therapy.

Example: Goniometry is essential for assessing joint angles in physical therapy.

gonophore

IPA: /ɡəˈnɒfɔːr/

KK: /gəˈnɒfɔːr/

noun

Definition: A part of certain aquatic animals that carries reproductive organs or structures, often found in colonies of hydroids.

Example: The gonophore is essential for the reproduction of the hydroid colony.

gonopore

IPA: /ˈɡoʊnəˌpɔr/

KK: /ˈɡoʊnəˌpɔr/

noun

Definition: A small opening in certain animals that is used for reproduction.

Example: The female insect uses her gonopore to lay eggs.

gothite

IPA: /ˈɡɒθaɪt/

KK: /ˈgɒθaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of iron oxide mineral that can form in various crystal shapes and has a color range from yellowish to blackish brown.

Example: The geologist discovered a sample of gothite while examining the rock formation.

gradient

IPA: /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

KK: /ˈgreɪdiənt/

noun

Definition: A change in value or level, often represented as a slope or incline, which can refer to various fields like mathematics, biology, and physics.

Example: The gradient of the hill made it difficult to climb.

gradiometer

IPA: /ˈɡrædiˌoʊmɪtər/

KK: /ˈɡrædiˌoʊmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the change or difference in a physical property, like the strength of a magnetic field, over a certain distance.

Example: The scientists used a gradiometer to detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field during their research.

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