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Topic: Inventions

intronic

IPA: /ɪnˈtrɒnɪk/

KK: /ɪnˈtrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to introns, which are non-coding sections of a gene that are removed during the process of gene expression.

Example: The study focused on the intronic regions of the DNA to understand gene regulation.

intumescent

IPA: /ɪnˈtjuːməsənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtjuːməsənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that swells up, particularly when it is heated.

Example: The intumescent material expanded significantly when exposed to the fire.

inulase

IPA: /ɪˈnjuːleɪz/

KK: /ɪˈnjuːleɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps change inulin into fructose, which is a sugar.

Example: Inulase is used in the food industry to produce sweeter products from inulin.

invaginate

IPA: /ɪnˈvædʒɪneɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈvædʒɪneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To fold or turn something inward, creating a hollow space within it.

Example: The cells invaginate to form a structure that will develop into the digestive system.

invagination

IPA: /ɪnˈvædʒɪˌneɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈvædʒɪneɪtɪn/

noun

Definition: The process where a part of a structure folds inward, often seen in biological development, such as during the formation of certain embryonic layers.

Example: During embryonic development, invagination is crucial for forming the digestive tract.

invar

IPA: /ɪnˈvɑːr/

KK: /ɪnˈvɑr/

noun

Definition: A type of metal made from iron and nickel that does not change size much when the temperature changes.

Example: Invar is often used in precision instruments because of its stability with temperature changes.

invent

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛnt/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To create or design something new that has not existed before, often using creativity or imagination.

Example: Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.

invented

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is made up or not real, often created in stories or imagination.

Example: The invented character in the book became very popular among readers.

verb

Definition: To create or design something new that has not existed before.

Example: Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.

inventer

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛntər/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or designs something new, especially a device or process that has not existed before.

Example: Thomas Edison was a famous inventor who created the light bulb.

invention

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A new idea, device, or method that is created after careful thought and experimentation.

Example: The invention of the smartphone changed the way we communicate.

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