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Topic: Inventions

anemograph

IPA: /əˈnɛməˌgræf/

KK: /əˈnɛməˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and records the speed and direction of the wind.

Example: The meteorologist used an anemograph to track the wind patterns during the storm.

anemometer

IPA: /əˈnɛm.əˌmoʊ.tər/

KK: /əˈnɛm.əˌmoʊ.tər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure how fast the wind is blowing and its strength.

Example: The meteorologist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.

anemometry

IPA: /əˈnɛm.əˌmɛt.ri/

KK: /əˈnɛm.əˌmɛt.ri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring how fast the wind is blowing and its direction.

Example: Anemometry is essential for understanding weather patterns and predicting storms.

aneroid

IPA: /ˈænəˌrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈænəˌrɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a device that measures pressure without using liquid, often relying on air pressure changes.

Example: The aneroid barometer is commonly used to measure atmospheric pressure without any liquid.

aneuploid

IPA: /ˈeɪnjuːplɔɪd/

KK: /ˈeɪnjuːplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where the number of chromosomes is not a multiple of the normal haploid number for a species.

Example: The study focused on aneuploid cells to understand their role in cancer development.

noun

Definition: A cell or organism that has an abnormal number of chromosomes, which is not an exact multiple of the normal set.

Example: The study focused on the effects of aneuploid cells in cancer research.

anglepod

IPA: /ˈæŋɡəlˌpɒd/

KK: /ˈæŋɡəlˌpɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of plant found in the southern United States, known for its twisting growth and distinctive angled or winged seed pods.

Example: The anglepod is often seen climbing along fences and trees in the southern gardens.

anglesite

IPA: //ˈæŋɡəˌlaɪt//

KK: /ˈæŋɡəˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral made of lead sulfate, often found in clear or colored crystals, and formed from the breakdown of lead ore.

Example: The geologist discovered a beautiful anglesite crystal during the mineral hunt.

angstrom

IPA: /ˈæŋstrəm/

KK: /ˈæŋstrəm/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of length used to measure things like the wavelengths of light, equal to one ten-billionth of a meter or one hundred-millionth of a centimeter.

Example: The wavelength of visible light is typically measured in angstroms.

angulate

IPA: /ˈæŋɡjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈæŋɡjʊleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having angles or a shape with corners.

Example: The angulate design of the building makes it stand out in the city.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or form angles in something, making it angular in shape.

Example: The artist decided to angulate the edges of the sculpture to give it a more modern look.

angulation

IPA: /æŋˈɡjʊleɪʃən/

KK: /æŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being angled or having angles; the way in which angles are formed or arranged.

Example: The angulation of the roof allows for better drainage of rainwater.

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