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Topic: Inventions

subvirus

IPA: //sʌbˈvaɪrəs//

KK: /sʌbˈvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A substance or protein that is smaller than a virus and shares some characteristics with it.

Example: Researchers are studying the effects of subviruses on cellular processes.

succedaneous

IPA: //səkˈsiːdənəs//

KK: /sʌkˈsiːdeɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that serves as a substitute or replacement for another thing.

Example: The succedaneous teeth replace the primary teeth as a child grows.

succinate

IPA: //ˈsʌkɪneɪt//

KK: /sʌkɪneɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from succinic acid, often found in various biological processes.

Example: The laboratory synthesized a new succinate for their experiments.

succinic

IPA: //sʌkˈsɪnɪk//

KK: /sʌkˈsɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of acid that is found in certain plants and is used in various chemical processes.

Example: The chemist studied the succinic properties of the compound for its potential applications.

succinyl

IPA: //sʌkˈsɪnəl//

KK: /sʌkˈsɪnəl/

noun

Definition: A group of atoms that comes from succinic acid, which can be part of larger chemical structures.

Example: The chemist used succinyl in the synthesis of a new compound.

sucrase

IPA: //ˈsuːkreɪs//

KK: /ˈsuːkreɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down sugars, specifically sucrose, into simpler sugars like glucose and fructose.

Example: Sucrase is essential for the digestion of sucrose in the human body.

suction

IPA: /ˈsʌkʃən/

KK: /ˈsʌkʃən/

adjective

Definition: The act of pulling something in or drawing it towards a surface, often using a vacuum or pressure difference.

Example: The suction from the vacuum cleaner made it easy to pick up the dirt from the floor.

noun

Definition: A force that pulls a fluid or solid into a space or makes it stick to a surface due to differences in pressure.

Example: The suction from the vacuum cleaner made it easy to pick up the dirt from the floor.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or draw in something using a force that pulls it in, often through a tube or opening.

Example: The doctor used a device to suction the fluid from the patient's lungs.

suctorial

IPA: /sʌkˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /sʌkˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is designed to suck or cling using suction, often referring to specific organs or parts of an organism.

Example: The octopus has suctorial arms that help it grasp onto surfaces and capture prey.

sufflate

IPA: /sʌfˈleɪt/

KK: /sʌfˈleɪt/

verb

Definition: To fill something with air or gas, causing it to expand.

Example: The technician will sufflate the balloon to make it larger.

sulfatase

IPA: //ˈsʌlfəteɪz//

KK: /ˈsʌlfəteɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down sulfate esters in the body and in bacteria.

Example: Sulfatase enzymes play a crucial role in the metabolism of certain compounds in our cells.

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