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Topic: Inventions

outcurve

IPA: //aʊtˈkɜrv//

KK: /aʊtˌkɜrv/

noun

Definition: A type of pitched ball in baseball that curves away from the batter, making it difficult to hit.

Example: The pitcher threw an outcurve that surprised the batter.

outgas

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌɡæs/

KK: /aʊtˌɡæs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release gas from a solid material, often as a result of heating or chemical reactions.

Example: The material will outgas when exposed to high temperatures.

transitive verb

Definition: To release gas that is trapped in a solid material, often by heating it or lowering the pressure.

Example: The scientists needed to outgas the samples before conducting the experiment.

ovality

IPA: /oʊˈvæləti/

KK: /oʊˈvæləti/

noun

Definition: A measurement that shows how much an object deviates from being perfectly circular, often used to describe shapes that are oval or nearly elliptical.

Example: The ovality of the egg was measured to ensure it met the standards for grading.

ovariole

IPA: /oʊˈværiˌoʊl/

KK: /oʊˈværiˌoʊl/

noun

Definition: A small tube that is part of the reproductive system in many insects, specifically involved in the production of eggs.

Example: The scientist studied the ovariole to understand how insects reproduce.

overburn

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbɜrn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərbɜrn/

verb

Definition: To burn something excessively or too much, often resulting in damage or destruction.

Example: If you leave the toast in the oven too long, it will overburn and become inedible.

overdesign

IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈzaɪn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərdɪzaɪn/

noun

Definition: The act of creating a design that is more complex or detailed than necessary, often leading to unnecessary features or complications.

Example: The architect's overdesign of the building made it difficult to maintain and use effectively.

verb

Definition: To create a design that is more complicated or detailed than necessary, often including extra features that are not needed.

Example: The architect decided to overdesign the building, adding many unnecessary features that increased the cost.

overdominance

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈdɒmɪnəns/

KK: /oʊvərˈdɑːmɪnəns/

noun

Definition: A situation where an individual with two different alleles for a trait shows a stronger or more advantageous characteristic than individuals with two identical alleles.

Example: In some plants, overdominance can lead to greater resistance to diseases compared to those with homozygous traits.

overengineer

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɛnʤɪnɪr/

KK: /ˌoʊvərˈɛnʤɪnɪr/

verb

Definition: To create something that is unnecessarily complex or complicated, often by adding features or details that are not needed.

Example: The team tends to overengineer their projects, making them harder to complete than they need to be.

overexpose

IPA: //ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊz//

KK: /oʊvərɪkˈspoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To allow too much light to reach a photographic film or plate, resulting in a picture that is too bright or washed out.

Example: If you overexpose the film, the images will lose their details and appear very bright.

overglaze

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɡleɪz/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌɡleɪz/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to a type of coating that is applied on top of a ceramic glaze to enhance its appearance or finish.

Example: The artist used an overglaze to give the pottery a shiny and colorful finish.

noun

Definition: A type of decoration that is applied on top of a glaze, often used in pottery to enhance its appearance.

Example: The artist added an overglaze to the pottery to give it a shiny finish.

transitive verb

Definition: To apply a layer of glaze over a finished piece of pottery or ceramic to enhance its appearance or finish.

Example: The artist decided to overglaze the vase to give it a shiny finish.

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