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Topic: Nature

ultraviolet

IPA: /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/

KK: /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of light that is not visible to the human eye and has shorter wavelengths than violet light.

Example: Ultraviolet light can cause sunburn and skin damage.

noun

Definition: A type of light that is not visible to the human eye and has a shorter wavelength than visible light, often associated with sunburn and used in various technologies.

Example: Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin damage if you are not protected.

ululate

IPA: /ˈjuː.lə.leɪt/

KK: /ˈjuːləˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a long, loud, mournful sound, often like a howl or wail, usually expressing strong emotion or grief.

Example: The mourners began to ululate as the procession passed by.

ulva

IPA: /ˈʌlvə/

KK: /ˈʌlvə/

noun

Definition: A type of green algae that has a flat, leaf-like structure and is often found in marine environments. Some species are edible and are known as sea lettuce.

Example: In many coastal areas, ulva is harvested for use in salads and soups.

umbel

IPA: /ˈʌm.bəl/

KK: /ˈʌmbəl/

noun

Definition: A type of flower cluster where many small flowers grow from a single point, forming a flat or rounded shape.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful umbels of flowers, attracting many bees and butterflies.

umbellar

IPA: /ʌmˈbɛlər/

KK: /ʌmˈbɛlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the shape of an umbel, which is a type of flower cluster where the stems spread from a common point.

Example: The plant's flowers are arranged in an umbellar pattern, creating a beautiful display.

umbellate

IPA: /ʌmˈbɛleɪt/

KK: /ʌmˈbɛlɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape or arrangement that resembles an umbrella, often used in botany to refer to flowers or leaves that are grouped together on a single stem.

Example: The umbellate flowers of the plant create a beautiful display in the garden.

umbellet

IPA: //ʌmˈbɛlɛt//

KK: /ʌmˈbɛlɪt/

noun

Definition: A small cluster of flowers that forms part of a larger flower arrangement, typically seen in plants like carrots.

Example: The umbellet of the carrot plant is filled with tiny white flowers.

umbellifer

IPA: /ʌmˈbɛlɪfə/

KK: /ʌmˈbɛlɪfər/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the carrot or parsley family, characterized by flowers that grow in a round cluster called an umbel.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful umbellifers, attracting many bees and butterflies.

umbelliferous

IPA: /ʌmˈbɛlɪfərəs/

KK: /ʌmˈbɛlɪfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of flowering plants that have a flower structure called an umbel, which is a cluster of flowers with stems of equal length that spread from a common point.

Example: The garden was filled with umbelliferous plants, including carrots and parsley.

umbonate

IPA: /ʌmˈboʊneɪt/

KK: /ʌmˈboʊneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a rounded, knob-like shape or projection.

Example: The mushroom had an umbonate cap that stood out in the forest.

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