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Topic: Inventions

hysteresis

IPA: /ˌhɪstəˈriːsɪs/

KK: /hɪstəˈrisɪs/

noun

Definition: The delay or lag of an effect that occurs after a change in the conditions that caused it, often seen in physical systems like magnetism.

Example: The hysteresis in the magnetic material caused it to retain some magnetization even after the external magnetic field was removed.

hysteretic

IPA: /hɪˈstɛr.ɪ.tɪk/

KK: /hɪsˈtɛrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the phenomenon where the state of a system depends on its history, especially in physics and engineering.

Example: The hysteretic behavior of the material was observed during the testing process.

iconoscope

IPA: /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒs.koʊp/

KK: /aɪˈkɒnəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A type of camera tube used in early television technology that captures images by scanning a light-sensitive surface.

Example: The iconoscope was a crucial invention in the development of television broadcasting.

icosahedral

IPA: /aɪˈkoʊsəˌhɛdrəl/

KK: /aɪˈkoʊsəˌhɛdrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the shape of a solid figure with twenty faces, known as an icosahedron.

Example: The artist created a sculpture that was icosahedral in shape, with twenty triangular faces.

icosahedron

IPA: /aɪˈkoʊsəˌhɛdrən/

KK: /aɪˈkoʊsəˌhiːdrən/

noun

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that has twenty flat surfaces, known as faces, and is a type of polyhedron.

Example: The architect designed a building in the shape of an icosahedron to create a unique look.

ictic

IPA: /ˈɪktɪk/

KK: /ˈɪktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that happens suddenly or as a result of a blow.

Example: The ictic response was unexpected and caught everyone off guard.

ideate

IPA: //aɪˈdiːeɪt//

KK: /aɪˈdiːeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think creatively or generate ideas in one's mind.

Example: During the brainstorming session, we took time to ideate new solutions for the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or develop an idea or concept in your mind.

Example: During the brainstorming session, we were encouraged to ideate freely without any limitations.

ideation

IPA: //aɪˈdiːeɪʃən//

KK: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of generating and developing new ideas or concepts.

Example: During the brainstorming session, the team focused on ideation to come up with innovative solutions.

idiomorphic

IPA: /ˌɪdiˈmɔːrfɪk/

KK: /ɪdiˈɔːmɔːrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a specific or unique form or shape that is characteristic of a particular type or category.

Example: The idiomorphic crystals in the mineral sample were distinct and easily identifiable.

idiotypic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈtɪpɪk/

KK: /ˌɪdɪəˈtɪpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of antibody that is unique to an individual or a specific immune response.

Example: The idiotypic response of the immune system can vary greatly between individuals.

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