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Topic: Inventions

metrify

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something into the metric system or to arrange words in a specific rhythmic structure for poetry.

Example: The scientist decided to metrify the measurements for better accuracy in the experiment.

mho

IPA: /moʊ/

KK: /mo/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for electrical conductance, which is the opposite of resistance.

Example: The circuit showed a conductance of 5 mhos.

mica

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kə/

KK: /ˈmaɪkə/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that can be easily split into thin sheets, often used in electrical equipment and insulation.

Example: Mica is commonly used in the production of electrical insulators due to its heat resistance.

micella

IPA: /mɪˈsɛlə/

KK: /mɪˈsɛlə/

noun

Definition: A tiny particle that is believed to be smaller than a cell and is part of a living organism.

Example: Scientists are studying micella to understand their role in biological processes.

micelle

IPA: /mɪˈsɛl/

KK: /mɪˈsɛl/

noun

Definition: A tiny structure made up of a group of molecules that can form in liquids, often seen in solutions where they help to mix substances that usually don't mix well.

Example: In the lab, we observed how the micelles formed when the detergent was added to the oily water.

microanalysis

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/

KK: /maɪkroʊəˈnæləsɪs/

noun

Definition: The study and examination of very small amounts of substances, often using specialized tools to identify their chemical properties.

Example: The researchers conducted a microanalysis to determine the composition of the tiny sample.

microanalytical

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ.kəl/

KK: /maɪkroʊəˈnælɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the detailed examination or analysis of very small things or components.

Example: The scientist used a microanalytical approach to study the structure of the cells.

microanatomical

IPA: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈnæt.ə.mɪ.kəl//

KK: /maɪkroʊəˈnætəmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of the small structures within biological tissues.

Example: The researcher focused on the microanatomical features of the cells under the microscope.

microarray

IPA: //ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.ə.reɪ//

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊəˌreɪ/

noun

Definition: A tool that has a grid of tiny spots containing biological materials, often used in scientific tests to analyze genes or proteins.

Example: The researchers used a microarray to study the expression of thousands of genes at once.

microbarograph

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈbær.əˌɡrɑːf/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈbɛrəˌgrɑf/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and records tiny changes in air pressure.

Example: The scientist used a microbarograph to monitor the subtle fluctuations in atmospheric pressure during the storm.

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