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Topic: Inventions

vanadate

IPA: /vəˈneɪdeɪt/

KK: /vəˈneɪdeɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains vanadium in its highest oxidation state, often found in various salts and anions.

Example: Vanadate is used in some chemical reactions as a catalyst.

vanadic

IPA: /vəˈnædɪk/

KK: /vəˈnædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a chemical element called vanadium, particularly when it has a specific oxidation state of five.

Example: The researchers studied the properties of vanadic compounds in their experiments.

vanadium

IPA: /vəˈneɪdiəm/

KK: /vəˈneɪdiəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery-gray metallic element that is used to make strong alloys and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.

Example: Vanadium is often added to steel to improve its strength and resistance to corrosion.

vanadous

IPA: /vəˈneɪdəs/

KK: /vəˈneɪdəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing the chemical element vanadium, particularly when it has a valence of four.

Example: The vanadous compounds are important in various chemical reactions.

vane

IPA: /veɪn/

KK: /veɪn/

noun

Definition: A flat or curved surface that is used to show the direction of the wind or to help guide something, like a turbine or a missile.

Example: The weathervane on the roof spins to show which way the wind is blowing.

vaporise

IPA: /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

KK: /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To change a substance from a liquid or solid state into vapor or gas, often by heating it.

Example: The scientist used heat to vaporise the liquid into gas for the experiment.

vaporised

IPA: /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been turned into vapor or gas, often as a result of heating.

Example: The liquid was vaporised quickly when exposed to high temperatures.

verb

Definition: To change from a liquid or solid state into a gas, often through heating.

Example: The scientist vaporised the liquid to study its gas properties.

vaporizable

IPA: /ˈveɪpəraɪzəbl/

KK: /veɪpəraɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be turned into vapor or gas.

Example: The liquid is vaporizable, making it suitable for use in a vaporizer.

vaporization

IPA: /ˌveɪpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌveɪpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of turning a solid or liquid into a gas.

Example: The vaporization of water occurs when it is heated to its boiling point.

vaporize

IPA: /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/

KK: /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a substance into vapor, usually by heating it.

Example: The scientist used heat to vaporize the liquid into gas.

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