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Topic: Inventions

mineable

IPA: /ˈmaɪnəbl/

KK: /ˈmaɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be extracted from the ground, especially in reference to minerals or resources.

Example: The region is known for its mineable resources, attracting many mining companies.

minelayer

IPA: /ˈmaɪnˌleɪər/

KK: /ˈmaɪnˌleɪər/

noun

Definition: A type of ship designed to place explosive devices underwater, often used in military operations.

Example: The minelayer deployed several mines in the harbor to secure the area.

mineralizer

IPA: /ˈmɪn.ə.rə.laɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈmɪnərəlˌaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to add minerals to soil or other materials, often used in agriculture or industry.

Example: Farmers often use a mineralizer to improve the quality of their soil.

mineralogy

IPA: /mɪˈnɛr.əl.ə.dʒi/

KK: /mɪˈnɛr.əl.ə.dʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that focuses on the study of minerals, including their characteristics, classification, and how to identify them.

Example: She decided to study mineralogy because she was fascinated by the different types of rocks and minerals.

minesweeper

IPA: /ˈmaɪnˌswiːpər/

KK: /ˈmaɪnˌswipər/

noun

Definition: A type of ship designed to find and eliminate underwater explosive devices called mines.

Example: The minesweeper carefully navigated through the waters to clear the area of any hidden dangers.

miniature

IPA: /ˈmɪnəˌtʃʊr/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪtʃər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is very small or made to a smaller scale than usual.

Example: She collected miniature models of famous buildings from around the world.

noun

Definition: A small version of something, often made to look like the original but much smaller in size.

Example: The artist created a beautiful miniature of the famous castle.

miniaturization

IPA: /ˌmɪnɪtʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌmɪniˌætʃərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something smaller in size or scale.

Example: The miniaturization of technology has led to smaller and more efficient devices.

miniaturize

IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃər.aɪz/

KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To create something in a much smaller size than usual.

Example: The artist decided to miniaturize the sculpture for the exhibition.

miniaturized

IPA: /ˈmɪn.i.ə.tʃəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈmɪniətʃəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that has been made smaller in size, often to a scale that is much smaller than the original.

Example: The artist created a miniaturized model of the famous building.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller in size, often to a miniature version of the original.

Example: The engineers miniaturized the device so it could fit in a pocket.

minicam

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌkæm/

noun

Definition: A small and portable camera that is often used for recording video in various locations.

Example: The journalist used a minicam to capture live footage of the event.

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