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Topic: Inventions

selenic

IPA: /səˈlɛnɪk/

KK: /səˈlɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a chemical element called selenium, which is important for various biological functions.

Example: The selenic compounds are used in some medical treatments.

selenide

IPA: //ˈsɛlɪnaɪd//

KK: /sɛlɪnaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains selenium as an anion with a negative charge, often combined with other elements or groups.

Example: Selenide compounds are used in various chemical reactions and applications.

selenium

IPA: /səˈlɛniəm/

KK: /səˈlɛniəm/

noun

Definition: A chemical element that is a nonmetal, found in different forms such as powder, glassy, and crystalline. It is used in electronics, photography, and solar technology.

Example: Selenium is an important element in the production of solar panels.

selenologist

IPA: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the moon and its features.

Example: The selenologist presented her findings on lunar geology at the conference.

selfing

IPA: /ˈsɛlfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɛlfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process by which a plant reproduces itself without the involvement of another plant, often through methods like cloning or vegetative propagation.

Example: Selfing can lead to the production of genetically identical plants.

selsyn

IPA: /ˈsɛl.sɪn/

KK: /sɛlˌsɪn/

noun

Definition: A device that transmits the position or movement of an angle from one part of a machine to another, often used in generators and motors.

Example: The engineer installed a selsyn to ensure accurate position feedback between the generator and the motor.

semaphore

IPA: /sɪˈmɛfər/

KK: /sɪˈmɛfər/

noun

Definition: A device used to send messages visually, often with flags or lights, commonly used in transportation like railroads.

Example: The train conductor used a semaphore to signal the train to stop.

transitive verb

Definition: To send a message or signal using a system of flags or lights that represent letters or numbers.

Example: The operator used a semaphore to communicate with the ship in the distance.

seme

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: N/A

noun

Definition: A basic unit of meaning in linguistics that represents a concept or idea.

Example: In linguistics, a seme is used to analyze the meaning of words and phrases.

verb

Definition: To appear to be or to give the impression of being something.

Example: It may seme that he is happy, but he is actually quite sad.

semiautomatic

IPA: /ˌsɛm.iˈɔː.təˌmæt.ɪk/

KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈɔːtəˌmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Partially automatic, requiring some manual action to operate, such as squeezing the trigger for each shot.

Example: The semiautomatic rifle allows for quick firing while still requiring the shooter to pull the trigger each time.

noun

Definition: A type of firearm that automatically reloads after each shot but requires the shooter to pull the trigger for each shot.

Example: The police officer carried a semiautomatic for protection.

semicircular

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈsɜːrkjʊlər/

KK: /sɛmɪˈsɜrkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape of half a circle.

Example: The garden was designed with a semicircular pathway that added elegance to the landscape.

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