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Topic: Inventions

photometric

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈmɛtrɪk//

KK: /fōtōˈme-trik/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of light intensity or brightness.

Example: The photometric analysis revealed the brightness levels of the stars.

photometrically

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈmɛtrɪkli/

KK: /fōtōˈme-trik-lē/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the measurement of light intensity or brightness.

Example: The experiment was conducted photometrically to ensure accurate light measurements.

photometry

IPA: /fəʊˈtɒmətri/

KK: /fōˈtämətrē/

noun

Definition: The study and measurement of light, particularly how bright it is and how it affects vision.

Example: Photometry is essential in designing lighting for buildings and public spaces.

photomicrograph

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈmaɪkrəˌɡræf/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈmaɪkrəˌɡræf/

noun

Definition: A picture taken through a microscope that shows very small things, like cells or tiny organisms.

Example: The scientist examined the photomicrograph to study the details of the cell structure.

transitive verb

Definition: To take a photograph of an object using a microscope, allowing for detailed images of small subjects.

Example: The scientist used a photomicrograph to capture the intricate details of the cell structure.

photon

IPA: /ˈfoʊtɒn/

KK: /ˈfoʊtɒn/

noun

Definition: A tiny particle of light that carries energy and has no mass or electric charge.

Example: The scientist explained how a photon can travel through space without losing energy.

photonegative

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈnɛɡətɪv//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌnɛɡətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is repelled by light or shows a negative response to light.

Example: The photonegative behavior of the organism makes it avoid bright areas.

photonuclear

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈnjuːklɪr//

KK: /fōˌtōnˈyüˌklē(ə)r/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of nuclear reaction that is triggered by photons, which are particles of light or radiant energy.

Example: The photonuclear reaction is essential in understanding how certain types of radiation interact with atomic nuclei.

photooxidation

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən//

KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A chemical process where a substance loses an electron when exposed to light and oxygen, leading to oxidation.

Example: Photooxidation is an important process in photosynthesis, helping plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

photooxidative

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈɒksɪdeɪtɪv//

KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊˈɒksɪdeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process that involves the chemical reaction of light with a substance, leading to oxidation.

Example: The photooxidative process is essential in understanding how plants convert sunlight into energy.

photophase

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəˌfeɪz/

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌfeɪz/

noun

Definition: The time during a day when there is light, typically referring to the light part of a cycle that includes both light and dark periods.

Example: Plants use the photophase to perform photosynthesis during the day.

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