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Topic: Nature

quarry

IPA: /ˈkwɔːri/

KK: /ˈkwɔri/

noun

Definition: A hunted animal or prey, often pursued by hunters or predators.

Example: The hunters tracked their quarry through the dense forest.

transitive verb

Definition: To extract or obtain something, especially stone or information, from a source through careful searching or physical effort.

Example: The workers quarried the stone from the mountains to build the new bridge.

quarrying

IPA: /ˈkwɔːriɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkwɔriɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity or process of extracting stone or other materials from a place where they are found in the ground.

Example: Quarrying is essential for providing materials for construction projects.

verb

Definition: The action of extracting stone or other materials from a quarry, which is a place where rock or minerals are dug out of the ground.

Example: The workers are quarrying limestone for the new building project.

quarryman

IPA: /ˈkwɔːrɪmən/

KK: /ˈkwɔrɪˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a place where stone or other materials are extracted from the ground.

Example: The quarryman carefully selected the best stones for the construction project.

quartz

IPA: //kwɔrts//

KK: /kwɔrts/

noun

Definition: A hard mineral made of silicon dioxide, found in many types of rocks and often used in jewelry and electronics.

Example: The geologist found a beautiful piece of quartz while hiking in the mountains.

quartzite

IPA: //ˈkwɔːrtsaɪt//

KK: /ˈkwɔrtsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is made from quartz and formed through a process that changes sandstone into a harder material.

Example: The building was constructed using beautiful quartzite that sparkled in the sunlight.

quartzitic

IPA: //kwɔːrˈzɪtɪk//

KK: /kwɔrˈzɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made of a type of rock that is composed mainly of quartz.

Example: The quartzitic rock formations are known for their durability and resistance to weathering.

quartzose

IPA: //ˈkwɔːr.tzoʊs//

KK: /kwɔrˈtoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of mineral that is made of quartz or has quartz-like characteristics.

Example: The quartzose rock was used to create beautiful countertops.

quassia

IPA: /ˈkwæs.i.ə/

KK: /kwɑːsiə/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that produces a very bitter substance, often used in medicine and as a pesticide.

Example: Quassia is often used in herbal remedies for its bitter properties.

quassin

IPA: /ˈkwæsɪn/

KK: /kwɑːsɪn/

noun

Definition: A bitter compound derived from the quassia tree, often used in herbal medicine.

Example: Quassin is known for its strong bitterness and is sometimes used in traditional remedies.

quebracho

IPA: //ˈkwɛbrɑːtʃoʊ//

KK: /kwɛˈbrɑːtʃoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of tree found in South America, known for its hard wood and bark that is used in medicine and for producing tannin.

Example: The quebracho tree is valued for its strong wood and medicinal properties.

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