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Topic: Inventions

rectilinear

IPA: /ˌrɛk.tɪˈlɪn.i.ər/

KK: /rɛkˈtɪlɪnɪər/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves or is arranged in straight lines rather than curves.

Example: The architect designed a building with a rectilinear shape to give it a modern look.

rectilinearity

IPA: /ˌrɛk.tɪ.lɪˈnɛr.ɪ.ti/

KK: /rɛkˌtɪlɪˈnɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being straight or following a straight line.

Example: The rectilinearity of the path made it easy to follow.

rectrix

IPA: /ˈrɛktrɪks/

KK: /ˈrɛktrɪks/

noun

Definition: A type of feather found on a bird's tail that helps control its direction while flying.

Example: The eagle adjusted its flight by moving its rectrices.

recurved

IPA: /rɪˈkɜrvd/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Bent or curved in a way that it turns back on itself or in different directions.

Example: The recurved design of the bow allows for greater power and accuracy.

verb

Definition: To bend or curve back again, especially in a shape that resembles a curve.

Example: The bow was designed with a recurved shape for better performance.

recut

IPA: /ˈriːˌkʌt/

KK: /ˈriːˌkʌt/

verb

Definition: To cut something again or to make changes to something by cutting it.

Example: The director decided to recut the film to improve the pacing.

redesign

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/

KK: /ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the design of something to improve it or make it different.

Example: The company decided to redesign their logo to attract more customers.

redintegrate

IPA: //ˌrɛdɪnˈɡreɪt//

KK: /rɛdˈɪnɡreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Restored to a complete or perfect condition; made whole again.

Example: After the restoration, the painting looked redintegrate and vibrant once more.

transitive verb

Definition: To restore something to its original state or to make it whole again after it has been damaged or broken.

Example: The team worked hard to redintegrate the old building after the storm damage.

redissolve

IPA: //ˌriːdɪˈzɒlv//

KK: /rɪˈdɪsˌɒlv/

verb

Definition: To cause something to dissolve again in a liquid after it has previously been dissolved and then solidified or separated.

Example: After cooling, the sugar will redissolve in the hot water.

redistill

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈstɪl/

KK: /rɪˈdɪstɪl/

verb

Definition: To process a liquid again through distillation to make it purer or to separate its components.

Example: The chemist decided to redistill the solution to remove any impurities.

redistillation

IPA: /ˌrɛdɪsˈtɪleɪʃən/

KK: /rɛdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of distilling a liquid again to purify it further or to separate its components more effectively.

Example: The chemist performed a redistillation to obtain a higher purity of the compound.

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