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Topic: Inventions

rocket

IPA: /ˈrɒkɪt/

KK: /ˈrɑkɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly and powerfully upward, similar to how a rocket flies.

Example: The car rocketed down the highway, leaving all the other vehicles behind.

noun

Definition: A vehicle or device that is powered by rocket engines, often used to travel into space or for fireworks.

Example: The scientists launched a rocket to explore the outer planets.

transitive verb

Definition: To launch or propel something into the air using a rocket or to move quickly and forcefully.

Example: The engineers decided to rocket the satellite into orbit.

rocketeer

IPA: //ˌrɒkɪˈtɪə//

KK: /rɑːkɪˈtɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who launches, rides in, or pilots rockets, often involved in the field of rocketry.

Example: The rocketeer successfully launched the rocket into space.

rocketry

IPA: /ˈrɒkɪtri/

KK: /ˈrɑːkɪtri/

noun

Definition: The field that involves the design, building, and launching of rockets.

Example: He is studying rocketry to become a rocket scientist.

rockoon

IPA: /rɑˈkuːn/

KK: /rɑːˈkuːn/

noun

Definition: A device that combines a small rocket and a balloon to reach high altitudes for scientific measurements.

Example: The scientists used a rockoon to gather data from the upper atmosphere.

rockshaft

IPA: /ˈrɒkʃɑːft/

KK: /ˈrɑkˌʃæft/

noun

Definition: A type of shaft that moves back and forth on its supports instead of turning around like a wheel.

Example: The engineer explained how the rockshaft works in the machine.

rockwork

IPA: /ˈrɒk.wɜːk/

KK: /ˈrɑkˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A structure made of rocks or stones, often designed to look like natural rock formations.

Example: The garden featured beautiful rockwork that blended seamlessly with the landscape.

roentgen

IPA: /ˈrɛntɡən/

KK: /ˈrɛntɡən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of radiation used in medical imaging, specifically X-rays.

Example: The roentgen technique is essential for diagnosing fractures in bones.

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure radiation exposure, specifically the amount of ionizing radiation that can create a certain charge in air under specific conditions.

Example: The doctor explained that the amount of radiation from the X-ray was measured in roentgens.

roentgenium

IPA: //ˈrɛntɡəˌniːəm//

KK: /ˈrɛntɡəˌniəm/

noun

Definition: A synthetic radioactive element with the atomic number 111, known for its very short half-life and instability.

Example: Scientists are studying the properties of roentgenium to understand its potential applications in nuclear chemistry.

rolamite

IPA: /ˈroʊləˌmaɪt/

KK: /ˈroʊləˌmaɪt/

noun

Definition: A device made of cylindrical rollers and a flexible band that allows for smooth movement with minimal friction.

Example: The engineer designed a new type of rolomite to improve the efficiency of the machine.

rosin

IPA: /ˈrɒzɪn/

KK: /ˈrɒzɪn/

noun

Definition: A sticky, solid substance that comes from pine trees, used to make things like varnish and to help string instruments play better.

Example: The musician applied rosin to the bow to create better friction on the strings.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or apply a sticky substance made from tree sap, often used to improve grip or friction.

Example: The musician rosin his bow before playing the violin to ensure better sound quality.

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