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Topic: Inventions

resistivity

IPA: /rɪˈzɪs.tɪ.vɪ.ti/

KK: /rɪˈzɪstəˌvɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current, typically expressed in ohm-meters.

Example: The resistivity of copper is much lower than that of rubber, making copper a better conductor of electricity.

reskin

IPA: /rɪˈskɪn/

KK: /rɛsˈkɪn/

verb

Definition: To change the outer covering or appearance of something, often to make it look different or new.

Example: The company decided to reskin the app to attract more users with a fresh design.

resmelt

IPA: /rɪˈsmɛlt/

KK: /rɪˈsmɛlt/

verb

Definition: To melt metal again in order to refine it or reshape it.

Example: The factory decided to resmelt the leftover metal to create new products.

resmethrin

IPA: //rɛsˈmɛθrɪn//

KK: /rɛsˈmɛθrɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of synthetic insecticide that is used to kill insects, especially mosquitoes, and is derived from natural compounds found in chrysanthemums.

Example: Farmers often use resmethrin to protect their crops from insect damage.

resolidify

IPA: /rɪˈsɒlɪfaɪ/

KK: /rɪˈsɒlɪfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To change back into a solid form after being liquid or soft.

Example: After cooling, the melted wax will resolidify into its original shape.

resonance

IPA: /ˈrɛzənəns/

KK: /ˈrɛzənəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of a sound that makes it deep, full, and rich, often due to the way it vibrates in a space. It can also refer to the way certain compounds can exist in different forms while remaining stable.

Example: The resonance of the violin filled the concert hall with beautiful music.

resonator

IPA: /ˈrɛzəˌneɪtə/

KK: /ˈrɛzəˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or system that produces or enhances sound or electromagnetic waves at specific frequencies, often used in musical instruments or electronic circuits.

Example: The guitar's body acts as a resonator, amplifying the sound produced by the strings.

resorcin

IPA: /rɪˈzɔːrsɪn/

KK: /rɪˈzɔrsɪn/

noun

Definition: A clear, colorless solid that comes from certain resins and is used in making dyes and other chemical products.

Example: The chemist used resorcin to create a new dye for the fabric.

resorcinol

IPA: /rɪˈzɔːrsɪnɒl/

KK: /rɪˈzɔrsɪnɔl/

noun

Definition: A white crystalline substance used in medicine, dyes, and adhesives.

Example: The dermatologist prescribed resorcinol to treat the patient's skin condition.

restrung

IPA: /rɪˈstrʌŋ/

KK: /rɪˈstrʌŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has had its strings replaced or adjusted, often used in the context of musical instruments or other stringed items.

Example: The guitar was restrung with new strings for better sound quality.

verb

Definition: To put new strings on something, like a musical instrument or a piece of equipment, that has strings.

Example: The musician restrung his guitar before the concert.

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