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Topic: Inventions

servo

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvoʊ/

KK: /ˈsɜrvoʊ/

noun

Definition: A device that uses feedback to control the position or speed of a mechanism, often found in robotics and automation.

Example: The robot's arm moved smoothly thanks to the precision of the servo.

servomechanism

IPA: //ˈsɜːrvəʊˌmɛkənɪzəm//

KK: /ˈsɜrvəˌmɛkənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system that uses feedback to control a mechanical device, allowing it to operate automatically and adjust its performance based on input signals.

Example: The engineer designed a servomechanism to improve the accuracy of the robotic arm.

servomotor

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvəˌmoʊtər/

KK: /ˈsɜrvəˌmoʊtər/

noun

Definition: A type of motor that is used to control the movement of a machine or device with precision, often in response to feedback.

Example: The robotic arm uses a servomotor to move its joints accurately.

sesquiterpene

IPA: //ˌsɛs.kwɪˈtɜːr.piːn//

KK: /sɛsˈkwɪtərˌpiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound made from three isoprene units, which contains fifteen carbon atoms. These compounds are often found in plants and can contribute to their color and scent.

Example: Sesquiterpenes are important in the fragrance industry due to their aromatic properties.

setiform

IPA: //ˈsɛtɪfɔrm//

KK: /sɛtɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape similar to a bristle or seta, which is a stiff hair or a structure resembling a hair.

Example: The plant's leaves were setiform, resembling fine bristles that added texture to the garden.

sextant

IPA: /ˈsɛkstənt/

KK: /ˈsɛkstənt/

noun

Definition: A tool used in navigation to measure the angle between a celestial body and the horizon, helping to find one's position on Earth.

Example: Sailors used a sextant to navigate across the ocean by measuring the stars.

sextodecimo

IPA: //ˌsɛkstəʊˈdɛsɪmoʊ//

KK: /sɛkstəˈdɛsɪmoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of book size that is made up of pages folded into sixteenths, resulting in a smaller format.

Example: The library has a collection of rare sextodecimo books.

shader

IPA: /ˈʃeɪdə/

KK: /ˈʃeɪdər/

noun

Definition: A program or set of instructions that determines how light and color are applied to surfaces in computer graphics.

Example: The game developer used a new shader to create realistic water effects in the game.

shadoof

IPA: /ʃəˈduːf/

KK: /ʃəˈduːf/

noun

Definition: A tool used to lift water from a well or river, consisting of a long pole with a bucket on one end and a weight on the other to help balance it.

Example: Farmers in ancient Egypt used a shadoof to irrigate their fields by lifting water from the Nile.

shadowgraph

IPA: /ˈʃædoʊˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈʃædoʊˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A picture created by showing a shadow on a surface, often used in photography or imaging techniques.

Example: The artist used a shadowgraph to create a unique image of the object.

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