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Topic: Inventions

nanotechnology

IPA: /ˌnænəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /nænəˈtɛk.nəˌlɒdʒ.i/

noun

Definition: The field of science that involves creating and using very small devices and materials at the level of atoms and molecules.

Example: Nanotechnology is being used to develop new medical treatments and materials.

nanotesla

IPA: /ˌnænəˈtɛslə/

KK: /nænoʊˈtɛslə/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of measurement for magnetic flux density, equal to one billionth of a tesla.

Example: The magnetic field strength was measured in nanoteslas.

nanotube

IPA: /ˈnænəˌtjuːb/

KK: /ˈnænəˌtub/

noun

Definition: A very small tube made of carbon atoms arranged in a cylindrical shape, known for its strength and electrical properties.

Example: Researchers are studying the use of nanotubes in electronics and materials science.

naphtha

IPA: //ˈnæfθə//

KK: /ˈnæfθə/

noun

Definition: A type of flammable liquid made from petroleum or natural gas, often used as a fuel or solvent.

Example: The mechanic used naphtha to clean the engine parts.

naphthalene

IPA: //ˈnæfθəˌliːn//

KK: /ˈnæfθəˌlin/

noun

Definition: A white solid substance made from coal tar or petroleum, often used to make dyes, moth repellents, and explosives.

Example: The mothballs in the closet contained naphthalene to keep the insects away.

naphthene

IPA: /ˈnæfθiːn/

KK: /ˈnæfθin/

noun

Definition: A type of hydrocarbon that is part of a group of compounds known as cycloalkanes, commonly found in petroleum.

Example: Naphthenes are important components in the production of various fuels and chemicals.

naphthol

IPA: /ˈnæfθɒl/

KK: /ˈnæfˌθɒl/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is derived from naphthalene and has a hydroxyl group, existing in two forms known as alpha-naphthol and beta-naphthol.

Example: Alpha-naphthol is often used in the production of dyes and as an antiseptic.

naphthyl

IPA: /ˈnæfθɪl/

KK: /ˈnæfθɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical radical that comes from naphthalene, created by removing one hydrogen atom. There are two forms of this radical, known as isomers.

Example: The chemist used naphthyl in the synthesis of new compounds.

naphthylamine

IPA: //ˈnæfθəˌlɛɪmiːn//

KK: /ˈnæfθəˌlæmiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is a primary amine derived from naphthalene, often used in making dyes and other chemical products.

Example: Naphthylamine is commonly used in the production of various dyes.

nascent

IPA: /ˈneɪsənt/

KK: /ˈnæsənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is just beginning to develop or exist.

Example: The nascent technology has the potential to change the world.

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