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Topic: Inventions

quilled

IPA: /kwɪld/

KK: /kwɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has long, narrow structures or is decorated with quill-like features.

Example: The artist displayed a quilled design that showcased intricate patterns.

verb

Definition: To have made or used a quill, which is a writing tool made from a feather, or to have decorated something with quills.

Example: She quilled the edges of the paper to give it a beautiful finish.

quin

IPA: /kwɪn/

KK: /kwɪn/

noun

Definition: A member of a set of five children born at the same time to the same mother.

Example: The quin was the youngest of the five siblings.

quinate

IPA: /kwɪˈneɪt/

KK: /kwɪˈneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is arranged in groups of five.

Example: The plant has quinate leaflets that grow in clusters of five.

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from quinic acid, often found in certain plants and used in various scientific applications.

Example: Researchers are studying the properties of quinate to understand its potential benefits in medicine.

quincunxial

IPA: /kwɪnˈkʌŋkʃəl/

KK: /kwɪnˈkʌŋkʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or arranged in a pattern of five points, with four points forming a square or rectangle and the fifth point at the center.

Example: The garden was designed in a quincunxial layout, with trees planted at each corner and one in the middle.

quinic

IPA: /ˈkwɪnɪk/

KK: /kwɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a substance called quinine, which is often used to treat malaria.

Example: The quinic properties of the compound make it useful in medical applications.

quinoid

IPA: //kwɪˈnɔɪd//

KK: /kwɪˈnɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a quinone, which is a type of organic compound.

Example: The chemist studied the quinoid properties of the new compound.

noun

Definition: A substance that has a structure or properties similar to quinone, which is a type of chemical compound.

Example: The chemist synthesized a new quinoid compound for the experiment.

quinol

IPA: //ˈkwɪnɒl//

KK: /ˈkwɪnəl/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from quinone and has specific properties in biochemistry.

Example: Quinol is often studied for its role in biological processes and reactions.

quinoline

IPA: /ˈkwɪnəˌliːn/

KK: /ˈkwɪnəˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that has a strong smell and is used in making dyes, antiseptics, and as a food preservative.

Example: Quinoline is often used in the production of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.

quinone

IPA: //kwɪˈnoʊn//

KK: /kwɪˈnoʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is often yellow and is found in plants. It is used in making dyes, tanning, and photography, and can also be important in biological processes.

Example: Quinone is used in the production of certain dyes and as a coenzyme in biological reactions.

quinonoid

IPA: //kwɪˈnoʊnɔɪd//

KK: /kwɪˈnoʊnɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a structure similar to quinone, which is a type of organic compound with a specific arrangement of carbon and oxygen atoms.

Example: The chemist studied quinonoid compounds for their unique properties in organic reactions.

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