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Topic: Inventions

hydrokinetic

IPA: /ˌhaɪdroʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /haɪdroʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the energy and movement of fluids, especially water.

Example: The hydrokinetic energy from the river can be harnessed to generate electricity.

hydrolase

IPA: /ˈhaɪdrəˌleɪz/

KK: /haɪˈdrəʊleɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down substances by adding water, which causes a chemical reaction called hydrolysis.

Example: Hydrolases play a crucial role in digestion by breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones.

hydrolysate

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪseɪt/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪseɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is created when a compound is broken down into smaller parts through a chemical process involving water.

Example: The hydrolysate was used in the experiment to analyze its components.

hydrolysis

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A process in which a chemical compound breaks down into smaller parts when it reacts with water.

Example: During digestion, hydrolysis helps break down food into simpler molecules.

hydrolytic

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a chemical process in which water is used to break down a compound.

Example: The hydrolytic reaction is essential for digestion in the human body.

hydrolytically

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪkli/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the chemical process of breaking down a compound by reaction with water.

Example: The substance was hydrolytically degraded in the presence of moisture.

hydrolyzable

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪzəbl/

KK: /haɪˈdrɑːlɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being broken down by the process of hydrolysis, which involves the reaction of a substance with water.

Example: Certain compounds are hydrolyzable, meaning they can be decomposed when they react with water.

hydrolyzate

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪzeɪt/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪzeɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is produced by the process of hydrolysis, where a compound is broken down into smaller components, often used in scientific and nutritional contexts.

Example: The protein hydrolyzate is often used in dietary supplements to enhance muscle recovery.

hydrolyze

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒl.aɪz/

KK: /haɪˈdrɑːlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To break down a compound by reacting it with water, often resulting in the formation of new substances.

Example: The scientist decided to hydrolyze the sample to study its components.

hydromagnetic

IPA: //haɪdrəʊˈmæɡnɛtɪk//

KK: /haɪdroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the interaction between magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids, such as water.

Example: The hydromagnetic effects are important in understanding the behavior of plasma in astrophysical contexts.

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