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Topic: Inventions

lobeline

IPA: /ˈloʊbəliːn/

KK: /lɑːbˈiːn/

noun

Definition: A natural substance derived from certain plants, particularly from the Lobelia genus, that is often used to help people stop smoking and can stimulate breathing.

Example: Lobeline is sometimes recommended as a natural aid for those trying to quit smoking.

lobulate

IPA: /ˈlɒb.jʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈlɒb.jʊ.leɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has small, rounded sections or lobes.

Example: The scientist observed the lobulate structure of the leaf under the microscope.

lobulated

IPA: /ˈlɒb.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

KK: /lɑːbjuːleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having lobes or divisions; characterized by being divided into rounded sections.

Example: The plant's leaves are lobulated, giving them a unique appearance.

locular

IPA: /ˈlɒkjʊlə/

KK: /ˈlɒkjʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Having small spaces or compartments within something.

Example: The locular structure of the fruit allows for the storage of seeds in separate chambers.

loculate

IPA: /ˈlɒkjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈlɒkjʊleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is divided into small sections or compartments.

Example: The loculate fruit has several separate chambers filled with seeds.

loculus

IPA: /ˈlɒkjʊləs/

KK: /ˈlɒkjələs/

noun

Definition: A small chamber or cavity found in plants or animals, often used to describe separate spaces within an ovary or other structures.

Example: The flower's ovary contains several loculi that hold the seeds.

log

IPA: /lɒg/

KK: /lɔg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cut down trees and prepare them for use as timber.

Example: The workers will log the trees in the forest this winter.

noun

Definition: A large piece of wood that comes from a tree, often used for building or as fuel. It can also refer to a record of events or activities, like a journal or a computer record.

Example: The carpenter used a log to build a sturdy table.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut wood into pieces, record information, or measure time or distance traveled.

Example: The workers will log the trees in the forest this winter.

longeron

IPA: /ˈlɔːɡərɒn/

KK: /ˈlɔŋərən/

noun

Definition: A long structural piece in an aircraft that runs from the front to the back, providing support to the fuselage.

Example: The engineer inspected the longeron to ensure it was strong enough to support the aircraft's structure.

longitudinal

IPA: //lɒnˈdʒɪtʃʊdɪnəl//

KK: /lɔŋˈɡɪtʃuˌdɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to length or the lengthwise direction; often used in studies that observe changes over time.

Example: The researchers conducted a longitudinal study to track the development of the participants over several years.

loom

IPA: /luːm/

KK: /lum/

intransitive verb

Definition: To appear in a large or threatening way, often in a way that is unclear or distorted.

Example: The mountains loomed in the distance, shrouded in mist.

noun

Definition: A machine or device used to weave threads together to create fabric or cloth.

Example: The artisan skillfully operated the loom to create a beautiful tapestry.

transitive verb

Definition: To weave fabric or a tapestry using a machine or device called a loom.

Example: She learned to loom beautiful tapestries in her art class.

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