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Topic: Inventions

pseudopodial

IPA: /ˌsjuːdəʊˈpəʊdiəl/

KK: /ˌsuːdəˈpəʊdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a temporary, arm-like projection of a cell used for movement or feeding.

Example: The amoeba moves by extending its pseudopodial structures to capture food.

pseudopodium

IPA: /ˌsjuːdəˈpəʊdiəm/

KK: /ˌsuːdəˈpoʊdiəm/

noun

Definition: A temporary extension of a cell's cytoplasm that helps in movement or gathering food, often seen in organisms like amoebas.

Example: The amoeba moved by extending its pseudopodium to reach the nearby food source.

psi

IPA: /saɪ/

KK: /saɪ/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to parapsychological phenomena or abilities, as well as the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet.

Example: In some cultures, people believe in psi abilities like telepathy and clairvoyance.

psilocin

IPA: //sɪˈloʊsɪn//

KK: /sɪˈloʊsɪn/

noun

Definition: A strong substance that causes hallucinations, which is chemically related to another compound called psilocybin.

Example: Psilocin is known for its psychoactive effects when consumed.

psionic

IPA: /saɪˈɒnɪk/

KK: /saiˈɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the use of mental powers or abilities, especially in a supernatural or science fiction context.

Example: In the story, the characters possess psionic abilities that allow them to communicate telepathically.

psychokinesis

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈniːsɪs//

KK: /saɪkoʊkɪˈniːsɪs/

noun

Definition: The ability to move or control objects using only the mind, without any physical interaction.

Example: Some people believe in psychokinesis, claiming they can move objects just by thinking about them.

psychokinetic

IPA: /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /saɪkoʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.

Example: In the movie, the character had psychokinetic powers that allowed her to lift objects with her thoughts.

psychrometer

IPA: /saɪˈkrɒmɪtə/

KK: /saɪˈkrɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of moisture in the air by comparing the temperatures of a wet bulb and a dry bulb thermometer.

Example: The meteorologist used a psychrometer to determine the humidity levels before the storm.

psychrophilic

IPA: //saɪˈkrəʊfɪlɪk//

KK: /saɪˈkrəʊfɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing organisms that grow well in cold environments or at low temperatures.

Example: Psychrophilic bacteria can be found in icy waters and glaciers.

pterin

IPA: //ˈtɛrɪn//

KK: /ˈtɛrɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that plays a role in coloring in nature and is part of folic acid.

Example: Pterin compounds are important in the study of biological pigments.

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