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Topic: Inventions

rotameter

IPA: /ˈroʊtəˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A tool that measures how much fluid is flowing through a pipe by using a float that moves up and down in a tube.

Example: The engineer used a rotameter to check the flow rate of the water in the system.

rotated

IPA: /roʊˈteɪtɪd/

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has turned around a central point or axis.

Example: The wheel rotated smoothly as the car moved forward.

verb

Definition: To turn or spin around a central point or axis.

Example: The Earth rotated on its axis, causing day and night.

rotation

IPA: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

KK: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of turning around a central point or axis, or a complete cycle of such movement.

Example: The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

rotational

IPA: /rəʊˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /roʊˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from the act of turning around a center or axis.

Example: The rotational movement of the Earth causes day and night.

rotative

IPA: //roʊˈteɪtɪv//

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that involves or is related to rotation or turning, often like a wheel.

Example: The rotative mechanism in the clock allows the hands to move smoothly around the dial.

rotator

IPA: /ˈroʊteɪtər/

KK: /ˈroʊˌteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes something to turn or rotate, often used in anatomy to refer to muscles that help in rotating body parts.

Example: The rotator cuff is essential for shoulder stability and movement.

rotatory

IPA: //roʊˈteɪtəri//

KK: /roʊˈteɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing something to turn around a central point or axis.

Example: The rotatory motion of the wheel helps the vehicle move forward.

rotenone

IPA: //ˈroʊtəˌnoʊn//

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌnoʊn/

noun

Definition: A white crystalline substance derived from certain plants, used mainly as an insecticide to control pests in gardens and agriculture.

Example: Farmers often use rotenone to protect their crops from harmful insects.

roto

IPA: /ˈroʊtoʊ/

KK: /ˈroʊtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of fantasy baseball league where participants draft players and earn points based on their real-life performance.

Example: He joined a roto league to compete with his friends in fantasy baseball.

rotor

IPA: /ˈroʊtər/

KK: /ˈroʊtər/

noun

Definition: A part of a machine that spins around a central point, often used to create lift or movement in devices like helicopters or motors.

Example: The helicopter's rotor spun rapidly as it took off from the ground.

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