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Topic: Inventions

terephthalate

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈfθeɪleɪt/

KK: /tɛrəˈfθeɪleɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from terephthalic acid, commonly used in making polyester materials.

Example: The company produces various products using terephthalate for its durability and strength.

tergum

IPA: /ˈtɜːɡəm/

KK: /ˈtɜrɡəm/

noun

Definition: The upper or back surface of a body segment in insects or other similar creatures.

Example: The tergum of the beetle is hard and protects its internal organs.

terminator

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪtə/

KK: /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that ends or stops something, often used in contexts like science or technology.

Example: In the movie, the terminator was sent back in time to prevent a future disaster.

ternate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜrnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in groups of three or having three parts.

Example: The plant has a ternate leaf structure, with three leaflets on each stem.

terneplate

IPA: /ˈtɜrnˌpleɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜrnˌpleɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of metal sheet made from iron or steel that is covered with a mixture of lead and tin, commonly used for roofing.

Example: The old barn was covered with terneplate, which had weathered over the years.

terpineol

IPA: //tɜːrˈpiːnɪɒl//

KK: /tɜrˈpinˌoʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of alcohol that comes in three forms and is found in the essential oils of some plants. It is often used in making perfumes, soaps, and medicines.

Example: The perfume contained terpineol, giving it a pleasant floral scent.

terpolymer

IPA: /tɜːrˈpɒlɪmə/

KK: /tɜrˈpɒlɪmər/

noun

Definition: A type of material made from three different building blocks called monomers, which are combined together to form a larger structure.

Example: The new terpolymer is used in the production of flexible plastics.

terracing

IPA: /ˈtɛrəsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɛrəsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process or result of creating flat areas on a slope, often used in agriculture or landscaping to prevent soil erosion and manage water.

Example: The farmers used terracing to cultivate crops on the steep hillside.

verb

Definition: To create a series of flat areas on a slope for farming or gardening, often to prevent soil erosion.

Example: The farmers are terracing the hillside to grow crops more effectively.

terraform

IPA: /ˈtɛr.ə.fɔːrm/

KK: /ˈtɛrɪfɔrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the environment of a planet to make it more like Earth, especially by altering its landscape and atmosphere.

Example: Scientists hope to terraform Mars to make it suitable for human life.

terraforming

IPA: /ˈtɛr.ə.fɔː.mɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɛrɪˌfɔrmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the environment of a planet or moon to make it more like Earth, so that humans can live there.

Example: Scientists are researching the possibilities of terraforming Mars to support human life.

verb

Definition: The process of modifying a planet or moon to make it more Earth-like, often by changing its atmosphere, temperature, or surface to support human life.

Example: Scientists are researching the possibilities of terraforming Mars to make it habitable for humans.

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