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Topic: Inventions

vibratory

IPA: /ˈvaɪbrəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈvaɪbrəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing vibrations or oscillations.

Example: The vibratory motion of the speaker produced clear sound.

vibronic

IPA: /vaɪˈbrɒnɪk/

KK: /vaɪˈbrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to changes in the energy states of molecules that are connected to the vibrational energy of atoms.

Example: The vibronic effects in the molecule were observed during the experiment.

videocassette

IPA: //ˈvɪdiəʊkæˌsɛt//

KK: /ˈvɪdioʊkæˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of tape used to record and play video, usually stored in a plastic case and used with a VCR.

Example: We watched an old movie on a videocassette last night.

vidicon

IPA: /ˈvɪdɪˌkɒn/

KK: /ˈvɪdɪˌkɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of small camera tube that creates images by converting light into electrical signals, which can then be scanned and displayed on a screen.

Example: The old television set used a vidicon to capture images.

vinylic

IPA: /ˈvɪnɪlɪk/

KK: /ˈvɪnɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from vinyl, a type of plastic material often used in products like records, flooring, and upholstery.

Example: The vinylic material used in the flooring is both durable and easy to clean.

vinylidene

IPA: //ˌvaɪnɪˈdiːn//

KK: /vɪˈnaɪlɪˌdiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has a carbon atom with a double bond to another carbon atom, often used in organic chemistry.

Example: Vinylidene is commonly used in the production of certain types of plastics.

virion

IPA: /ˈvɪr.i.ɒn/

KK: /ˈvɪr.i.ɒn/

noun

Definition: A complete particle of a virus that contains genetic material and is surrounded by a protein coat, making it capable of infecting a host.

Example: The scientist studied the virion to understand how it infects cells.

viroid

IPA: /ˈvaɪrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈvaɪrɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A tiny infectious particle made only of RNA that can cause diseases in plants.

Example: The farmer discovered that the crop was infected by a viroid, leading to significant losses.

virusoid

IPA: //ˈvaɪrəˌsɔɪd//

KK: /ˈvaɪrəˌsɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of circular RNA that is similar to a viroid and relies on plant viruses to reproduce and form a protective coat.

Example: The scientist studied the virusoid to understand its role in plant diseases.

viscoelastic

IPA: /ˌvɪskoʊɪˈlæstɪk/

KK: /ˌvɪskoʊɪˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of material that has both thick (viscous) and stretchy (elastic) qualities, allowing it to deform and return to its original shape.

Example: The viscoelastic properties of the polymer make it ideal for shock absorption in sports equipment.

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