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Topic: Inventions

reweigh

IPA: /ˈriːweɪ/

KK: /riˈweɪ/

verb

Definition: To measure the weight of something again after it has already been weighed.

Example: The scientist decided to reweigh the samples to ensure accuracy.

rewire

IPA: //riˈwaɪər//

KK: /riˈwaɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To install new electrical connections or circuits.

Example: The electrician will rewire the old house to meet safety standards.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or replace the electrical wiring in something, often to improve or update it.

Example: The electrician will rewire the entire building to ensure safety and efficiency.

rewiring

IPA: /rɪˈwaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /riˈwaɪərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing or updating the connections in a system, often referring to electrical systems or the brain's neural pathways.

Example: The rewiring of the old house improved its electrical safety.

verb

Definition: To change the connections of wires in something, often to improve or update it.

Example: The electrician is rewiring the old house to meet modern safety standards.

reworked

IPA: //riˈwɜrkt//

KK: /riˈwɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Changed or modified to improve or update something.

Example: The reworked design of the product received positive feedback from customers.

verb

Definition: To change or improve something that has already been made or created, often to make it better or more suitable for a specific purpose.

Example: The designer reworked the original plan to include more features.

rewrought

IPA: //riˈrɔt//

KK: /riˈrɔt/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has been shaped or formed again, often referring to materials or ideas that have been reworked or modified.

Example: The artist presented a rewrought version of her original sculpture, showcasing her new techniques.

verb

Definition: To change or improve something by working on it again.

Example: The artist rewrought the sculpture to give it a more modern look.

rhabdocoele

IPA: //ræb.dəˈsiːl//

KK: /ræbdoʊˈsiːl/

noun

Definition: A type of flatworm that belongs to the order Rhabdocoela, characterized by having a simple, unbranched digestive system.

Example: The rhabdocoele is known for its unique body structure and unbranched intestine.

rhabdom

IPA: /ˈræb.dɒm/

KK: /ˈræb.dɒm/

noun

Definition: A small, transparent rod found in the eyes of certain insects and other arthropods, which helps in vision by capturing light.

Example: The rhabdom plays a crucial role in how insects perceive their surroundings.

rhabdomere

IPA: /ˈræb.dəˌmɪr/

KK: /ˈræbdoʊˌmɪr/

noun

Definition: A small, rod-shaped structure found in certain cells, particularly in the eyes of some animals, that helps in the process of vision.

Example: The rhabdomere plays a crucial role in how the insect perceives light.

rhabdovirus

IPA: /ˈræb.dəˌvaɪ.rəs/

KK: /ræbdoʊˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that contains RNA and can infect both plants and animals, including the virus that causes rabies.

Example: The rhabdovirus is responsible for several diseases in animals, including rabies.

rhachis

IPA: /ˈreɪkɪs/

KK: /ˈreɪkɪs/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant that serves as the main axis of a flower cluster or the central stem of a feather.

Example: The rhachis of the feather supports the barbs that create its structure.

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