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Topic: Inventions

redistilled

IPA: //ˌriːdɪˈstɪld//

KK: /rɪˈdɪstɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has undergone the process of distillation more than once to purify it further.

Example: The redistilled alcohol was much purer than the original batch.

verb

Definition: To purify a liquid by distilling it again, removing impurities or separating components.

Example: The chemist redistilled the solution to ensure it was free of contaminants.

redox

IPA: //ˈrɛdɒks//

KK: /ˈrɛdɒks/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical reaction where oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.

Example: The redox reaction is essential in many biological processes.

noun

Definition: A type of chemical reaction where the oxidation state of one or more substances changes, involving the transfer of electrons between them.

Example: In a redox reaction, one substance is oxidized while another is reduced.

reductase

IPA: /rɪˈdʌk.teɪs/

KK: /rɪˈdʌk.teɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps to reduce or convert organic compounds by adding electrons or hydrogen atoms.

Example: The scientist studied the role of reductase in the metabolic process.

reductional

IPA: /rɪˈdʌkʃənl/

KK: /rɪˈdʌkʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing a decrease in size, amount, or number.

Example: The reductional approach in the study helped to simplify complex data.

reductor

IPA: /rɪˈdʌktər/

KK: /rɪˈdʌktər/

noun

Definition: A device or tool used to reduce a substance, often in chemical processes, such as converting ferric to ferrous compounds.

Example: The reductor is essential in the laboratory for analyzing iron content in samples.

reedify

IPA: //ˈriːdɪfaɪ//

KK: /ˈriːdɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To build or improve something again after it has been destroyed or damaged.

Example: After the storm, the community worked together to reedify the damaged homes.

reengineer

IPA: /ˌriːˈɪndʒɪnɪr/

KK: /riˈɪndʒɪnɪr/

verb

Definition: To redesign or modify something, often to improve its function or efficiency.

Example: The company decided to reengineer its software to make it more user-friendly.

reengrave

IPA: //ˌriːɪnˈɡreɪv//

KK: /riˈɪnˌgreɪv/

transitive verb

Definition: To carve or cut a design or text into a surface again, usually to restore or improve it.

Example: The artist decided to reengrave the old plaque to make the details clearer.

reentrance

IPA: //riˈɛntrəns//

KK: /riˈɛntrəns/

noun

Definition: The act of entering again or a second time.

Example: After taking a break, she made her reentrance to the stage with confidence.

reerect

IPA: //ˌriːɪˈrɛkt//

KK: /rɪˈɛrɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To build or set up something again after it has been taken down or destroyed.

Example: After the storm, they decided to reerect the fallen fence.

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