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axisymmetric

IPA: //ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪk//

KK: /ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having the same shape or structure on both sides of a central line or axis.

Example: The design of the building is axisymmetric, making it look balanced from all angles.

axisymmetrical

IPA: //ˌæksɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl//

KK: /ˌæksɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having symmetry around an axis, meaning that the shape or object looks the same when rotated around that axis.

Example: The design of the vase is axisymmetrical, making it visually appealing from all angles.

axisymmetry

IPA: /ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪtri/

KK: /ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪtri/

noun

Definition: A type of symmetry where an object looks the same when rotated around a central line or axis.

Example: The design of the sculpture exhibits perfect axisymmetry, making it visually appealing from all angles.

axlike

IPA: /ˈækslaɪk/

KK: /ˈæksˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to an ax.

Example: The tool had an axlike design, making it easy to chop wood.

axone

IPA: /ˈæksɒn/

KK: /ˈæksən/

noun

Definition: A long, thin part of a nerve cell that carries messages away from the cell body to other cells.

Example: The axone transmits electrical signals to communicate with other neurons.

axonemal

IPA: /ˌæksəˈniːməl/

KK: /ˌæksəˈniməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a structure called an axoneme, which is part of the cell's anatomy involved in movement, especially in cilia and flagella.

Example: The axonemal structure is crucial for the movement of sperm cells.

axoneme

IPA: /ˈæksəˌniːm/

KK: /ˈæksəˌnim/

noun

Definition: A structure found in cilia and flagella, made up of a bundle of microtubules that helps in movement.

Example: The axoneme is essential for the beating motion of sperm tails.

axonometric

IPA: /ˌæksəˈnɒmɪtɪk/

KK: /ˌæksəˈnɒmɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of drawing or projection where an object is represented with its horizontal and vertical axes in proportion, but with curved and diagonal lines altered.

Example: The architect used an axonometric view to illustrate the building's design clearly.

azeotrope

IPA: /ˌeɪ.ziˈoʊ.troʊp/

KK: /əˈziːəˌtroʊp/

noun

Definition: A mixture of two or more liquids that has a constant boiling point and composition, meaning it behaves the same way when it turns into vapor as it does in liquid form.

Example: The azeotrope of ethanol and water cannot be separated by simple distillation.

azide

IPA: /ˈeɪzaɪd/

KK: /ˈeɪzaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes a specific group of three nitrogen atoms (N3) bonded together.

Example: Sodium azide is commonly used in laboratories as a preservative and in airbags.

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