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Topic: Inventions

ammine

IPA: /ˈæmɪn/

KK: /ˈæmɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes ammonia and a metal salt, often found in coordination complexes.

Example: The chemist synthesized an ammine complex for the experiment.

ammino

IPA: /ˈæmɪnoʊ/

KK: /ˈæmɪnoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that contains ammonia or is derived from it.

Example: The ammino compound exhibited unique properties in the experiment.

ammonal

IPA: /əˈmɒnəl/

KK: /əˈmɒnəl/

noun

Definition: A type of explosive that consists of a mixture of ammonium nitrate, trinitrotoluene, and aluminum powder.

Example: The military used ammonal for demolition purposes during the operation.

ammoniate

IPA: /əˈmoʊniˌeɪt/

KK: /əˈmōnēˌāt/

noun

Definition: A substance that includes ammonia as part of its chemical structure.

Example: The chemist synthesized an ammoniate for the experiment.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or mix something with ammonia, which is a chemical compound often used in various processes.

Example: The chemist decided to ammoniate the solution to enhance its properties.

ammoniation

IPA: /əˌmoʊniˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌmōnēˈāSHən/

noun

Definition: A process in which a substance is treated or reacted with ammonia, often to enhance its properties or effectiveness.

Example: The ammoniation process is essential in the production of fertilizers.

ammonify

IPA: /əˈmɒnɪfaɪ/

KK: /əˈmɒnɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To convert a substance into ammonia or to treat it with ammonia.

Example: The process of ammonifying organic matter is essential for soil fertility.

ammonite

IPA: /ˈæmənaɪt/

KK: /ˈæməˌnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of fossilized shell from an extinct sea creature that had a coiled shape and lived a long time ago, especially during the time of dinosaurs.

Example: The ammonite fossils found in the cliffside provide valuable insights into prehistoric marine life.

ammonoid

IPA: /ˈæməˌnɔɪd/

KK: /ˈæməˌnɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of extinct marine animal that had a spiral shell, similar to a squid, and is related to modern cephalopods.

Example: The fossilized ammonoid was discovered in the sedimentary rock.

amoebocyte

IPA: /əˈmiːbəˌsaɪt/

KK: /əˈmēbəˌsīt/

noun

Definition: An amoebocyte is a type of cell that can change shape and move like an amoeba. These cells are often involved in processes like defense and healing in the body.

Example: Amoebocytes play a crucial role in the immune response of certain organisms.

amoeboid

IPA: /əˈmiːbɔɪd/

KK: /əˈmiːbɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Amoeboid describes something that looks or behaves like an amoeba, especially in how it can change shape and move.

Example: The amoeboid cells can change shape to move through the fluid environment.

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