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Topic: Inventions

sintering

IPA: /ˈsɪntərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɪntərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process where small particles are joined together by applying heat and pressure without melting them completely.

Example: The sintering of metal powders is essential in creating strong and durable components.

verb

Definition: The process of heating a material to a temperature below its melting point so that its particles adhere to each other without melting completely.

Example: The sintering of the metal powder resulted in a strong and durable component.

sinusoid

IPA: /ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/

KK: /ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of curve that describes a smooth, periodic oscillation, often used in mathematics and physics to represent waveforms.

Example: The graph of the function showed a perfect sinusoid, illustrating the wave-like behavior of the signal.

sinusoidal

IPA: //saɪˈnuːsɔɪdəl//

KK: /saɪˈnuːsɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape or characteristics of a wave that varies in a smooth, regular pattern, similar to the sine function in mathematics.

Example: The sound waves produced by the instrument were sinusoidal, creating a smooth and harmonious tone.

siphon

IPA: /ˈsaɪfən/

KK: /ˈsaɪfən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move liquid from one place to another using a tube, often by creating a difference in pressure or height.

Example: The water will siphon from the tank into the garden below.

noun

Definition: A tube or pipe shaped like an inverted U that is used to move liquid from one place to another, often by using atmospheric pressure.

Example: He used a siphon to transfer the water from the tank to the garden.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw liquid from one place to another using a tube, often by creating a difference in pressure or elevation.

Example: He used a siphon to transfer the water from the tank to the garden.

siphonic

IPA: /sɪˈfɒnɪk/

KK: /sɪˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a tube or pipe that moves liquid from one place to another using air pressure or gravity.

Example: The siphonic system efficiently drained the water from the roof.

skeletonise

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To remove the flesh or soft parts from something, leaving only the skeleton or framework.

Example: The artist decided to skeletonise the model to focus on the underlying structure.

skeletonize

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the flesh or other parts from something, leaving only the basic structure or outline.

Example: The artist decided to skeletonize the drawing to focus on the main shapes.

skeletonized

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzd/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been reduced to its basic structure or framework, resembling a skeleton.

Example: The artist created a skeletonized version of the sculpture to highlight its essential forms.

skeletonizer

IPA: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzər/

KK: /ˈskɛlɪtəˌnaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A type of small moth whose caterpillars feed on the inner tissue of leaves, leaving only the veins behind.

Example: The skeletonizer moth is known for its distinctive feeding pattern on plants.

skiagram

IPA: /ˈskiːəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈskiːəˌgræm/

noun

Definition: A type of image created by capturing shadows or outlines, often used in medical imaging or artistic representations.

Example: The doctor examined the skiagram to check for any fractures in the bone.

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