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Topic: Inventions

paleobotanist

IPA: //ˌpeɪliəʊˈbɒtənɪst//

KK: /ˈpeɪliəʊˌbɒtənɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies ancient plants and their fossils to understand the history of plant life on Earth.

Example: The paleobotanist discovered a new species of fern from the fossil record.

paleomagnetic

IPA: /ˌpeɪliːoʊˈmæɡnɪk/

KK: /ˌpeɪliːoʊˈmæɡnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the magnetic properties of rocks and sediments from the past.

Example: Scientists use paleomagnetic data to understand the movement of tectonic plates over millions of years.

paleomagnetism

IPA: /ˌpeɪliˈoʊmæɡnɪzəm/

KK: /ˌpeɪliˈoʊmæɡnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The study of the magnetic properties of rocks and sediments, particularly how they record the Earth's magnetic field over time.

Example: Scientists use paleomagnetism to understand the history of the Earth's magnetic field.

paleomagnetist

IPA: //ˌpeɪliˈoʊmæɡnɪst//

KK: /ˌpeɪliˈoʊmæɡnɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies the magnetic properties of rocks and sediments to understand the Earth's history and movements.

Example: The paleomagnetist analyzed the ancient rocks to determine the Earth's magnetic field changes over time.

paleontological

IPA: /ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /peɪliˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of fossils and ancient life forms.

Example: The paleontological research revealed new insights about dinosaurs.

paleontologist

IPA: /ˌpeɪliənˈtɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /peɪlɪənˈtɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossils.

Example: The paleontologist discovered a new species of dinosaur during the excavation.

paleontology

IPA: /ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /peɪliˈɒntəˌlɒdʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossils.

Example: Paleontology helps us understand how life evolved over millions of years.

palladic

IPA: /pəˈlædɪk/

KK: /pəˈlædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to compounds that include the element palladium, particularly those with a valence of four.

Example: The chemist studied palladic compounds to understand their properties better.

palladium

IPA: /pəˈleɪdiəm/

KK: /pəˈleɪdiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of metal that is soft, shiny, and resistant to tarnishing, often used in jewelry, electronics, and as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

Example: The jeweler used palladium to create a beautiful ring that would last for years without tarnishing.

palladous

IPA: /pəˈlædəs/

KK: /pəˈlædəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to compounds that include the element palladium, particularly those where palladium has a valence of 2.

Example: The chemist studied various palladous compounds for their unique properties.

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