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Topic: Inventions

ampere

IPA: /æmˈpɛr/

KK: /æmˈpɪr/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for electric current, defined as the flow of one coulomb per second.

Example: The electrical circuit requires a current of five amperes to function properly.

amperometric

IPA: /ˌæm.pə.rəˈmɛt.rɪk/

KK: /æmˌpɛrəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of electric current, often used in chemical processes like titration to determine the end point of a reaction.

Example: The amperometric method is commonly used in laboratories to analyze chemical substances.

amphibole

IPA: /æmˈfɪboʊl/

KK: /æmˈfɪboʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is part of a large group of similar minerals, often containing elements like sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminum.

Example: The geologist identified the rock sample as containing amphibole, which is common in many types of igneous rocks.

amphibolite

IPA: /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/

KK: /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is formed from the alteration of other rocks, mainly made up of amphibole minerals and some plagioclase and quartz.

Example: The geologist studied the amphibolite to understand its formation process.

amphidiploid

IPA: /æmˈfɪdɪˌplɔɪd/

KK: /æmˈfɪdɪˌplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to an organism that has two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: The amphidiploid plant showed increased vigor compared to its diploid relatives.

noun

Definition: An organism that has two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: The amphidiploid plant showed traits from both of its parent species.

amphidiploidy

IPA: /æmˌfɪdɪˈplɔɪdi/

KK: /æmˌfɪdɪˈplɔɪdi/

noun

Definition: A genetic condition where an organism has two complete sets of chromosomes from both parents, resulting in a diploid state.

Example: Amphidiploidy can occur in certain plant species, leading to increased genetic diversity.

amphipathic

IPA: //æmˈfɪpæθɪk//

KK: /æmˈfɪpæθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of molecule that has both water-attracting (hydrophilic) and water-repelling (hydrophobic) parts, allowing it to interact with both water and fats.

Example: Soap is an amphipathic substance because it can mix with both water and oil.

amphiphile

IPA: /æmˈfɪfaɪl/

KK: /æmˈfɪfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has both water-attracting (hydrophilic) and water-repelling (hydrophobic) parts. These compounds are often used in products like soaps and detergents to help mix oil and water.

Example: Soap is an example of an amphiphile that helps to clean greasy dishes by allowing water to mix with oil.

amphiphilic

IPA: //æmˈfɪlɪk//

KK: /æmˈfɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a molecule that has both a water-loving (polar) part and a water-repelling (nonpolar) part, allowing it to interact with both water and oils.

Example: Soap is an example of an amphiphilic substance because it can mix with both water and oil.

amphiploid

IPA: /æmˈfɪplɔɪd/

KK: /æmˈfɪplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing an organism that has two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each of its parent species.

Example: The amphiploid plant showed increased vigor and adaptability compared to its diploid relatives.

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