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Topic: Inventions

treenail

IPA: /ˈtriːneɪl/

KK: /ˈtrēˌnāl/

noun

Definition: A wooden peg used to join pieces of wood together, especially in the construction of ships, which expands when it gets wet to create a tight fit.

Example: The shipwright used a treenail to secure the planks of the hull.

trehalose

IPA: //trəˈheɪloʊs//

KK: /trɛhəˌloʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar made up of two smaller sugar molecules, found in some fungi and insects, that tastes sweet and is used in some foods.

Example: Trehalose is often used as a sweetener in various food products.

trelliswork

IPA: /ˈtrɛlɪsˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈtrɛlɪsˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A type of framework made of interlaced wood or metal strips, often used to support climbing plants or as a decorative feature in gardens and architecture.

Example: The garden was beautifully decorated with trelliswork that supported vibrant climbing roses.

trenail

IPA: /ˈtrɛn.eɪl/

KK: /ˈtrɛnəl/

noun

Definition: A type of wooden peg used to fasten or secure two pieces of wood together, often in shipbuilding or carpentry.

Example: The carpenter used a trenail to join the two beams securely.

trestlework

IPA: /ˈtrɛsəlˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈtrɛsəlˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A framework made of beams or supports that holds up a structure, like a bridge or a platform.

Example: The old railway bridge was supported by a sturdy trestlework that had stood for decades.

triacetate

IPA: //traɪˈæsəˌteɪt//

KK: /traɪˈæsəˌteɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of fiber made from cellulose that has been treated with three acetate groups, often used in textiles.

Example: The dress was made from a soft triacetate fabric that draped beautifully.

triacid

IPA: //traɪˈæsɪd//

KK: /traɪˈæsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that can react with three molecules of a monobasic acid or contains three replaceable hydrogen atoms.

Example: The triacid compound can neutralize three moles of a strong acid.

noun

Definition: A type of acid that has three hydrogen atoms that can be replaced in a chemical reaction.

Example: The chemist explained how a triacid can donate three protons in a reaction.

triangulate

IPA: //traɪˈæŋɡjʊˌleɪt//

KK: /traɪˈæŋɡjʊˌleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or shaped like triangles.

Example: The architect designed a triangulate roof for the building.

transitive verb

Definition: To determine the location of something by forming triangles and using their angles and distances.

Example: The surveyor had to triangulate the position of the new building accurately.

triangulation

IPA: //traɪˈæŋɡjʊleɪʃən//

KK: /traɪˈæŋɡjʊleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A method used in surveying and navigation to determine the location of a point by forming triangles with known points.

Example: The surveyor used triangulation to accurately map the area.

triaxial

IPA: //traɪˈæksiəl//

KK: /traɪˈæksɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has three different axes or directions.

Example: The triaxial test is used to measure the strength of soil under different conditions.

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