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Topic: Inventions

millimicron

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪˌmaɪkrɒn/

KK: /mɪlɪˈmaɪkrən/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for length that is one thousandth of a micrometer or one billionth of a meter.

Example: The thickness of the material was measured in millimicrons.

milline

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪn/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪn/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure the cost of advertising space, calculated based on the number of lines and the circulation of the publication.

Example: The milline rate for this magazine is quite high due to its large readership.

milling

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of grinding materials, especially grain, into a finer substance like flour, or the operation of shaping and finishing products in a mill.

Example: The milling of wheat produces flour that is used in baking.

milliradian

IPA: /ˌmɪlɪˈreɪdiən/

KK: /mɪlɪˈreɪdiən/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure angles, which is equal to one thousandth of a radian.

Example: The angle was measured in milliradians for precision in the calculations.

millirem

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪrɛm/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪrɛm/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for radiation exposure, equal to one thousandth of a rem.

Example: The radiation dose was measured in millirems to ensure safety.

millstone

IPA: /ˈmɪl.stoʊn/

KK: /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/

noun

Definition: A heavy stone used in a mill to grind grain into flour, or something that is a heavy burden or weight.

Example: The old millstone was used for grinding wheat into flour.

millworks

IPA: /ˈmɪlˌwɜrks/

KK: /mɪlˌwɜrks/

noun

Definition: The equipment and machines used in a mill for processing materials, especially in manufacturing or production.

Example: The millworks were essential for producing high-quality lumber.

mimeograph

IPA: //ˈmaɪməˌɡræf//

KK: /ˈmaɪməˌɡræf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce copies of a document using a mimeograph machine, which uses a stencil to print multiple copies.

Example: The teacher decided to mimeograph the handouts for the class.

noun

Definition: A machine used to make multiple copies of documents by pressing ink through a stencil.

Example: The teacher used a mimeograph to create copies of the exam for all the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To produce copies of a document using a mimeograph machine, which uses a stencil to transfer ink onto paper.

Example: The teacher decided to mimeograph the test for all the students.

mimetite

IPA: /ˈmɪməˌtaɪt/

KK: /ˈmɪməˌtaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that appears in pale yellow or brownish crystals and contains lead and arsenic.

Example: Mimetite is often found in mineral collections due to its unique color and crystal structure.

minable

IPA: /ˈmaɪnəbl/

KK: /ˈmɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be extracted from the ground, usually referring to minerals or resources.

Example: The geologist identified a minable area rich in copper.

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