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Topic: Inventions

organometallic

IPA: /ˌɔːɡənoʊˈmɛtəlɪk/

KK: /ɔrgənəˈmɛtəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that includes both organic molecules and metal atoms, particularly where a metal is directly connected to a carbon atom.

Example: Organometallic compounds are important in catalysis and organic synthesis.

originate

IPA: /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

KK: /ɔˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come into existence or begin to be.

Example: Many new ideas originate from collaboration and discussion.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something into existence or to create it.

Example: The artist aimed to originate a new style of painting.

origination

IPA: /ˌɔːrɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ɔrɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of creating or starting something new.

Example: The origination of the new policy took several months of planning.

ornithopter

IPA: /ɔːrˈnɪθəptər/

KK: /ɔrnɪˈθɑptər/

noun

Definition: A type of flying machine that uses flapping wings for lift and movement, resembling a bird or insect in flight.

Example: The inventor showcased his latest design for an ornithopter at the aviation conference.

orogenic

IPA: /ɔːˈrɒdʒənɪk/

KK: /ɔːˈrɒdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of mountain formation.

Example: The orogenic activity in the region has led to the creation of several mountain ranges.

oroide

IPA: /ɔˈrɔɪd/

KK: /ɔˈrɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A mixture of metals, primarily copper, zinc, and tin, that resembles gold and is often used to make fake gold jewelry.

Example: The jewelry store had a beautiful necklace made of oroide that looked just like real gold.

orometer

IPA: /ɔːˈrɒmɪtə/

KK: /ɔːˈrɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device that measures atmospheric pressure and provides an estimate of altitude above sea level.

Example: The hiker used an orometer to check the altitude of the mountain.

orpiment

IPA: //ˈɔːr.pɪ.mɛnt//

KK: /ˈɔr.pɪ.mɛnt/

noun

Definition: A yellow mineral made of arsenic trisulfide, often used as a pigment in art and decoration.

Example: The artist chose orpiment for its vibrant yellow color in the painting.

orthicon

IPA: /ɔːrˈθaɪkən/

KK: /ɔrˈθaɪkən/

noun

Definition: A type of television camera tube that is more sensitive than an iconoscope, using a low-speed electron beam to scan a light-sensitive surface.

Example: The orthicon camera provided clearer images than the older models.

orthoclase

IPA: //ˈɔːrθəˌkleɪs//

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊˌkleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is part of the feldspar group, made mainly of potassium, aluminum, and silicon. It usually appears as white or pink crystals and is commonly found in certain types of rocks. This mineral is often used in making ceramics and glass.

Example: Orthoclase is often used in the production of porcelain and glass due to its properties.

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