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Topic: Inventions

pneumatic

IPA: /njuːˈmætɪk/

KK: /nuˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or filled with air or gas, often used in machines or tools that operate using compressed air.

Example: The mechanic used a pneumatic wrench to quickly remove the bolts from the car.

pneumaticity

IPA: /njuːˈmænɪkɪti/

KK: /njuˈmætɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of having air-filled spaces or cavities.

Example: The pneumaticity of the structure allows it to be lightweight and buoyant.

pneumatolytic

IPA: /njuːˌmætəˈlɪtɪk/

KK: /nəˌmætəˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is created or developed by hot gases or liquids that are under pressure.

Example: The geologist studied the pneumatolytic processes that shaped the mineral deposits in the area.

podomere

IPA: /pəˈdɒmɪə/

KK: /pɑˈdoʊmɪr/

noun

Definition: A part of an arthropod's limb, which is one of the segments that make up the leg or other appendages.

Example: The podomere is essential for the movement of the arthropod's leg.

poitrel

IPA: /ˈpɔɪtrəl/

KK: /ˈpɔɪtrəl/

noun

Definition: A piece of armor that protects the chest of a horse.

Example: The knight carefully adjusted the poitrel on his horse before the battle.

polarimeter

IPA: /ˌpoʊləˈrɪmətər/

KK: /ˌpoʊləˈrɪmətər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how much the direction of polarized light is rotated when it passes through a material or sample.

Example: The scientist used a polarimeter to analyze the sugar content in the solution.

polarimetric

IPA: /ˌpoʊlərɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /pəˌlɛrəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of the polarization of light using a specific instrument.

Example: The researchers used polarimetric techniques to analyze the light reflected from the surface.

polarimetry

IPA: /pəˈlɛrɪˌmɛtri/

KK: /pəˈlɛrɪˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the polarization of light or other electromagnetic waves using a special instrument called a polarimeter.

Example: Scientists use polarimetry to study the properties of light in various materials.

polariscope

IPA: /pəˈlɛrɪˌskoʊp/

KK: /pəˈlɛrɪˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure or display the properties of polarized light and to study how it interacts with transparent materials.

Example: The scientist used a polariscope to analyze the crystal's optical properties.

polariscopic

IPA: /pəˌlɛrɪˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /pəˌlɛrɪˈskɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a device that measures the polarization of light or the effects of polarized light.

Example: The scientist used a polariscopic method to analyze the crystal structure.

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