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Topic: Inventions

haematin

IPA: //ˈhiːmətɪn//

KK: /ˈhɛmətɪn/

noun

Definition: A compound derived from hemoglobin, often used in biological and medical contexts.

Example: Haematin is important in the study of blood and its components.

haematite

IPA: /ˈhiːmətaɪt/

KK: /ˈhiːmətʌɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of iron ore that is dark red or black and is used in making iron and steel.

Example: The geologist found a large deposit of haematite in the mountain.

haemin

IPA: /ˈhiːmɪn/

KK: /ˈhɛmɪn/

noun

Definition: A compound derived from hemoglobin, often used in biochemical research and as a reagent.

Example: The scientist used haemin to study the properties of hemoglobin in the lab.

hafnium

IPA: //ˈhæf.ni.əm//

KK: /ˈhæf.ni.əm/

noun

Definition: A shiny, silver-colored metal that is used in various applications, including nuclear reactors and making certain types of filaments.

Example: Hafnium is often used in control rods for nuclear reactors due to its ability to absorb neutrons.

hairspring

IPA: /ˈhɛəˌsprɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌsprɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A thin, coiled spring used in watches and clocks to control the movement of the balance wheel.

Example: The watchmaker carefully adjusted the hairspring to ensure the timepiece kept accurate time.

halation

IPA: /həˈleɪʃən/

KK: /həˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A blurring or spreading of light around bright areas in images, often seen in photography or on screens.

Example: The photographer adjusted the settings to reduce the halation effect in the bright areas of the photo.

halazone

IPA: /həˈleɪzoʊn/

KK: /həˈleɪzoʊn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound used as a disinfectant to purify water by killing bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.

Example: Halazone is often used in emergency situations to make water safe for drinking.

halflife

IPA: /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/

KK: /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/

noun

Definition: A period of time in which half of a substance, such as a radioactive material, decays or is eliminated from a system.

Example: The half-life of carbon-14 is about 5,730 years, which is used in dating ancient artifacts.

halide

IPA: //ˈheɪlaɪd//

KK: /ˈheɪlaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound formed when a halogen combines with a more positively charged element or group.

Example: Sodium chloride is a common example of a halide.

halliard

IPA: /ˈhæliərd/

KK: /ˈhæliərd/

noun

Definition: A type of rope or line used to raise or lower a sail or flag on a ship.

Example: The sailor pulled on the halliard to hoist the flag up the mast.

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