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Topic: Inventions

volumeter

IPA: /ˈvɒl.juːˌmɛtə/

KK: /ˈvɑl.juːˌmɛt.ər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of space that a liquid, solid, or gas occupies.

Example: The scientist used a volumeter to accurately measure the volume of the gas released during the experiment.

volumetric

IPA: /ˌvɒl.jʊˈmɛ.trɪk/

KK: /vɑlˈjuːmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of space or capacity, often in three dimensions.

Example: The volumetric analysis showed that the container could hold more liquid than expected.

volumetrically

IPA: /ˌvɒl.juˈmɛ.trɪ.kli/

KK: /vɑːljuːˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the measurement of volume.

Example: The liquid was measured volumetrically to ensure accuracy in the experiment.

voluminosity

IPA: /ˌvɒl.jʊˈmɪ.nə.sɪ.ti/

KK: /vɑːˌluːmɪˈnɑːsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being large in size or amount; having a lot of volume.

Example: The voluminosity of the package made it difficult to carry.

volute

IPA: /vəˈluːt/

KK: /vəˈluːt/

noun

Definition: A spiral shape or ornament, often found in architecture or in the shells of certain sea creatures.

Example: The ancient temple featured beautiful volutes on its columns.

volutin

IPA: /vəˈluːtɪn/

KK: /vəˈluːtɪn/

noun

Definition: A grainy substance found in the cytoplasm of certain bacteria and fungi, which easily takes on color from basic dyes and is often high in phosphorus.

Example: Under the microscope, the volutin granules appeared bright blue after staining.

volution

IPA: /vəˈluːʃən/

KK: /vəlˈuːʃən/

noun

Definition: A turn or twist around a central point, often in a spiral shape; in zoology, it refers to one of the whorls of a spiral shell of certain sea creatures.

Example: The shell of the snail displayed a beautiful volution, showcasing its intricate spiral design.

vorticity

IPA: /vɔːˈtɪsɪti/

KK: /vɔrˈtɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: A measurement that indicates how much a fluid is spinning or rotating, often used in meteorology and physics to describe the motion of air or liquids.

Example: The vorticity of the storm system increased, leading to more intense winds.

voussoir

IPA: //vəʊˈswaɪər//

KK: /vʌˈsɔɪr/

noun

Definition: A wedge-shaped stone that is used to create the curved parts of an arch or a vaulted ceiling.

Example: The architect chose beautifully crafted voussoirs for the new bridge's arch.

voxel

IPA: /ˈvɒksəl/

KK: /ˈvɒksəl/

noun

Definition: A small cube-shaped unit of a three-dimensional space that represents a value, such as color, in 3D graphics and data visualization.

Example: In 3D modeling, each voxel can represent different materials or colors to create a detailed image.

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