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Topic: Nature

terrestrial

IPA: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəl/

KK: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to land or the earth, especially in contrast to water or air; describes plants or animals that live on land.

Example: The terrestrial plants in the garden thrive in the sunlight.

noun

Definition: A being or creature that lives on the earth, as opposed to those that live in water or in the air.

Example: The terrestrial species are adapted to life on land.

terrestrially

IPA: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəli/

KK: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the Earth or land.

Example: The plants grow terrestrially, thriving in the soil and sunlight.

terrigenous

IPA: /tɛˈrɪdʒɪnəs/

KK: /tɛrˈdʒɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sediments that come from land, often due to erosion, and found in ocean environments.

Example: The terrigenous sediments were deposited on the ocean floor after heavy rainfall.

tertial

IPA: /ˈtɜːrʃəl/

KK: /ˈtɜrʃəl/

noun

Definition: A type of feather found on the wings of birds, specifically the longer feathers that are located closer to the body and help with flight.

Example: The bird spread its wings, showcasing its beautiful tertial feathers.

testaceous

IPA: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/

KK: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a shell or shell-like covering, often used in biology to describe certain organisms or structures.

Example: The testaceous species of mollusks are known for their hard, protective shells.

testudo

IPA: /tɛˈstuːdoʊ/

KK: /tɛˈstuːdoʊ/

noun

Definition: A protective formation used by ancient Roman soldiers, where shields are arranged in an overlapping manner to shield the soldiers from enemy attacks.

Example: The soldiers advanced under the testudo formation to protect themselves from arrows.

teth

IPA: /tɛθ/

KK: /tɛθ/

noun

Definition: The ninth letter in the Hebrew alphabet, represented by a symbol and used in writing and pronunciation.

Example: In Hebrew, the letter teth is used to form various words and names.

textureless

IPA: /ˈtɛkstʃərləs/

KK: /ˈtɛkstʃərləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no surface texture or feeling; smooth and flat without any bumps or patterns.

Example: The fabric was so textureless that it felt like plastic against my skin.

thalassic

IPA: /θəˈlæsɪk/

KK: /θəˈlæsɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or related to seas or oceans, particularly smaller or inland bodies of water.

Example: The thalassic environment supports a unique ecosystem that thrives in coastal areas.

thalweg

IPA: //ˈθælweɡ//

KK: /ˈθælˌwɛg/

noun

Definition: The line that marks the lowest points in a riverbed or valley, often used in geology to describe the path of a river.

Example: The thalweg of the river is crucial for determining the boundaries between properties on either side.

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