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Topic: Inventions

tiltable

IPA: /ˈtɪl.tə.bəl/

KK: /ˈtɪl.tə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being moved or positioned at an angle.

Example: The screen is tiltable, allowing users to adjust it for better viewing.

tiltmeter

IPA: /ˈtɪltˌmiːtə/

KK: /ˈtɪltˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to detect and measure slight changes in the angle of a surface from a horizontal position.

Example: The engineer used a tiltmeter to monitor the stability of the building's foundation.

timbrel

IPA: /ˈtɪmbrəl/

KK: /ˈtɪmbrəl/

noun

Definition: A small musical instrument that is played by shaking or striking, often resembling a tambourine.

Example: She played the timbrel during the festival, adding a lively rhythm to the music.

tin

IPA: /tɪn/

KK: /tɪn/

adjective

Definition: Made from a type of metal that is soft and malleable, often used for coating other metals to prevent rusting.

Example: The tin roof was lightweight and resistant to corrosion.

noun

Definition: A type of metal that is silvery and soft, often used to make containers or to coat other metals to prevent rusting.

Example: The chef opened a tin of tomatoes for the sauce.

transitive verb

Definition: To preserve food by sealing it in a metal container or to cover something with a layer of tin.

Example: They decided to tin the vegetables to keep them fresh for the winter.

tincal

IPA: /ˈtɪŋkəl/

KK: /ˈtɪŋkəl/

noun

Definition: A natural mineral that is a source of boron, often used in making glass and ceramics.

Example: Tincal is commonly used in the production of borax and other boron compounds.

tinct

IPA: /tɪŋkt/

KK: /tɪŋkt/

adjective

Definition: Having a slight or faint color; slightly colored or tinted.

Example: The tinct leaves of the plant added a subtle beauty to the garden.

noun

Definition: A shade or hue of color.

Example: The artist used a tinct of blue to create a calming effect in the painting.

tinctorial

IPA: /tɪŋˈktɔːrɪəl/

KK: /tɪŋkˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the processes of dyeing or coloring something.

Example: The artist used tinctorial techniques to create vibrant colors in her paintings.

tinplate

IPA: /ˈtɪnˌpleɪt/

KK: /ˈtɪnˌpleɪt/

noun

Definition: A thin sheet of iron or steel that is covered with a layer of tin, often used for making containers or packaging.

Example: The food was stored in a tinplate can to keep it fresh.

tinsmithing

IPA: /ˈtɪnˌsmɪθɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɪnˌsmɪθɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The craft or trade of making and repairing items from tin or similar metals.

Example: He learned tinsmithing from his father and now creates beautiful tin decorations.

tinstone

IPA: /ˈtɪnˌstoʊn/

KK: /ˈtɪnˌstoʊn/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is a source of tin, often found in granite and other igneous rocks.

Example: The miners extracted tinstone from the mountain to process it into tin.

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