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Topic: Inventions

waterjet

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərˌdʒɛt/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌdʒɛt/

noun

Definition: A tool that uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut or shape materials.

Example: The engineer used a waterjet to precisely cut the metal sheet.

waterproofing

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process or treatment that makes a material resistant to water, preventing it from getting wet or damaged.

Example: The waterproofing of the roof helped to keep the house dry during the heavy rain.

verb

Definition: To make something resistant to water so that it does not get wet or damaged.

Example: They are waterproofing the roof to prevent leaks during the rainy season.

waterwheel

IPA: /ˈwɔːtəˌwiːl/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌwiːl/

noun

Definition: A large wheel that is turned by the flow of water, often used to lift water or generate power.

Example: The old waterwheel at the mill still turns with the river's current.

watt

IPA: /wɒt/

KK: /wɑt/

noun

Definition: A unit of power in the International System of Units, equal to one joule per second, used to measure the rate of energy transfer.

Example: The light bulb uses 60 watts of power.

wavelength

IPA: /ˈweɪv.lɛŋkθ/

KK: /ˈweɪv.lɛŋkθ/

noun

Definition: The distance between two peaks of a wave, such as light or sound, or the distance between corresponding points in a wave.

Example: The color of light is determined by its wavelength.

waveshape

IPA: /ˈweɪvʃeɪp/

KK: /ˈweɪvʃeɪp/

noun

Definition: The form or outline of a wave, often used in contexts like sound or light waves.

Example: The waveshape of the sound signal was analyzed to improve audio quality.

wavicle

IPA: /ˈweɪvɪkəl/

KK: /ˈweɪvɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A term used in physics to describe a quantum entity that exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties, representing a combination of the two concepts.

Example: In quantum mechanics, a wavicle can behave like both a wave and a particle depending on the experiment.

wax

IPA: /wæks/

KK: /wæks/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.

Example: As the days went by, the moon began to wax, becoming brighter each night.

noun

Definition: A solid or soft substance that is often used for making candles, coating surfaces, or in various products like crayons and cosmetics.

Example: The artist used colored wax to create beautiful sculptures.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or treat something with a substance that is smooth and shiny, often used for protection or to enhance appearance.

Example: She decided to wax the car to make it shine.

waxable

IPA: /ˈwæksə.bəl/

KK: /ˈwæksəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be covered or treated with wax.

Example: The surface of the table is waxable, making it easy to maintain its shine.

weber

IPA: /ˈwɛbər/

KK: /ˈwɛbər/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for magnetic flux in the International System of Units, defined as the amount of magnetic field that produces an electromotive force of one volt in a circuit when the magnetic field is reduced to zero in one second.

Example: The engineer measured the magnetic flux in webers to ensure the circuit was functioning correctly.

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