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Topic: Inventions

intervalometer

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈvæl.əˌmɛt.ər/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈvæləmətər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure and control time intervals, often used to automatically take pictures at set times.

Example: The photographer used an intervalometer to capture the blooming flowers over several hours.

interweave

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈwiːv/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈwiːv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To twist or weave together different elements or strands.

Example: The artist decided to interweave different colors in her painting to create a unique effect.

transitive verb

Definition: To weave or mix different things together in a way that they are connected or combined.

Example: The artist decided to interweave different colors in her painting to create a unique effect.

intort

IPA: /ɪnˈtɔːrt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To twist or wind something in and out, often in a complex or intricate manner.

Example: The artist decided to intort the vines around the trellis to create a beautiful display.

intrados

IPA: /ɪnˈtrædɒs/

KK: /ɪnˈtrædɒs/

noun

Definition: The inner curve or surface of an arch, which is the part that faces the interior of a building or structure.

Example: The architect designed the intrados of the arch to be smooth and elegant.

intragenic

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /ɪnˈtrædʒɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring within a gene.

Example: The researchers studied intragenic mutations to understand their effects on protein function.

intramolecular

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈmoʊlɪkjʊlər/

KK: /ɪntrəˈmoʊlɪkjʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring within a single molecule.

Example: The intramolecular forces play a crucial role in determining the shape of the molecule.

intrant

IPA: /ˈɪntrænt/

KK: /ˈɪntrænt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that enters or penetrates a space or area.

Example: The intrant species was observed moving into the new habitat.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that enters a place or situation, often used in the context of competitions or events.

Example: The intrant submitted their application before the deadline.

introgression

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən/

KK: /ɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where genes from one species mix into the gene pool of another species, often through repeated breeding with one of its parent species.

Example: Introgression can lead to new traits in a population as genes from different species combine.

intromission

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/

KK: /ɪntrəˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of introducing or admitting something, especially in a physical or sexual context.

Example: The intromission is a crucial part of the reproductive process in many species.

intron

IPA: /ˈɪntrɒn/

KK: /ˈɪntrɒn/

noun

Definition: A part of a gene that is not used for making proteins and is taken out before the messenger RNA is made.

Example: Introns are removed from the RNA transcript before it is translated into a protein.

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