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Topic: Inventions

boatbuilding

IPA: /ˈboʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/

KK: /ˈboʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making a boat or boats.

Example: He learned the art of boatbuilding from his father.

bobbin

IPA: /ˈbɒbɪn/

KK: /ˈbɑbɪn/

noun

Definition: A small spool or reel that holds thread or yarn, used in various textile crafts like sewing and knitting.

Example: She replaced the empty bobbin with a new one before starting to sew.

boehmite

IPA: //ˈboʊmaɪt//

KK: /ˈboʊmaɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is a form of aluminum oxide and hydroxide, typically found in bauxite, and can appear in colors ranging from white to dark reddish-brown.

Example: Boehmite is an important mineral used in the production of aluminum.

bogwood

IPA: /ˈbɔːɡwʊd/

KK: /bɔgˌwʊd/

noun

Definition: Wood that has been preserved in a wet, muddy area called a peat bog, often used for making artifacts or for decorative purposes.

Example: The archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bogwood in the peat bog.

bohrium

IPA: //ˈboʊriəm//

KK: /bohrium/

noun

Definition: A man-made radioactive element with the atomic number 107, known for its very short lifespan and produced in laboratories.

Example: Bohrium is used in scientific research to study the properties of heavy elements.

boiloff

IPA: /ˈbɔɪlɒf/

KK: /ˈbɔɪlˌɔf/

noun

Definition: The process of a liquid turning into vapor, often used in contexts like rocket fuel or other liquids.

Example: During the launch, the boiloff of the rocket fuel was carefully monitored to ensure safety.

bolometer

IPA: /bəˈlɒmətər/

KK: /bɑːˈlɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of radiant energy by detecting changes in electrical resistance caused by absorbed radiation.

Example: The scientist used a bolometer to measure the infrared radiation emitted by the heated object.

bolometric

IPA: /ˌboʊləˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /boʊləˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of the total energy of electromagnetic radiation, especially in the context of astronomy and physics.

Example: The bolometric measurements provided crucial data for understanding the star's energy output.

bolometrically

IPA: /ˌboʊləˈmɛtrɪkli/

KK: /bɑlˈoʊməˌtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to measuring the total energy of radiation, typically using a device called a bolometer.

Example: The researchers measured the star's brightness bolometrically to get a complete picture of its energy output.

boltless

IPA: /ˈboʊtləs/

KK: /ˈboʊtləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not use bolts as fasteners.

Example: The new design is boltless, making assembly much easier.

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