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Topic: Inventions

pulverization

IPA: /ˌpʌl.və.rɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /pʌlvəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking something into very small pieces or powder.

Example: The pulverization of the rocks made it easier to extract minerals.

pulverize

IPA: /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

KK: /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be ground into very small pieces or dust.

Example: The spices will pulverize when you grind them in the mortar.

transitive verb

Definition: To crush or grind something into very small pieces or powder.

Example: The chef decided to pulverize the spices to release their full flavor.

pumpable

IPA: /ˈpʌmpəbl/

KK: /ˈpʌmpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be moved or transferred using a pump.

Example: The liquid is pumpable, making it easy to transport through the pipes.

pumpjack

IPA: /ˈpʌmpˌdʒæk/

KK: /ˈpʌmpˌdʒæk/

noun

Definition: A machine used to extract oil from underground by lifting it to the surface through a borehole.

Example: The pumpjack worked tirelessly to bring oil to the surface from deep underground.

puncheon

IPA: /ˈpʌn.tʃən/

KK: /ˈpʌnʧən/

noun

Definition: A large cask used for storing liquids, typically holding between 72 to 120 gallons, or a piece of heavy timber that is flat on one side.

Example: The brewery used a puncheon to store their finest ale.

purificator

IPA: //ˈpjʊərɪfɪˌkeɪtə//

KK: /ˈpjʊərɪfɪˌkeɪtə/

noun

Definition: A cloth used in religious ceremonies to clean the chalice after the Eucharist.

Example: The priest used a purificator to wipe the chalice after serving communion.

purine

IPA: /ˈpjʊə.riːn/

KK: /ˈpjʊərɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that has a double-ring structure and is important in biology, as it forms part of DNA and RNA, and includes bases like adenine and guanine.

Example: Purine is essential for the synthesis of nucleotides in living organisms.

puromycin

IPA: //pjuːˈroʊmɪn//

KK: /pjuˈroʊmɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that comes from a specific bacterium and is used in experiments to stop the production of proteins in cells.

Example: Researchers used puromycin to study how cells produce proteins.

purpurin

IPA: //ˈpɜːr.pjʊ.rɪn//

KK: /ˈpɜːr.pjʊ.rɪn/

noun

Definition: A reddish crystalline substance obtained from the madder plant, used as a dye and for staining in biological studies.

Example: The scientist used purpurin to stain the cells for better visibility under the microscope.

pushrod

IPA: /ˈpʊʃrɒd/

KK: /ˈpʊʃˌrɒd/

noun

Definition: A rod that is moved by a cam to control the opening and closing of valves in an engine.

Example: The mechanic replaced the pushrod to improve the engine's performance.

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