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Topic: Science

lacunal

IPA: /ləˈkjuːnəl/

KK: /lɑˈkjunəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a gap or missing part, often used in contexts like literature or anatomy.

Example: The researcher noted several lacunal areas in the manuscript that needed further investigation.

lacunar

IPA: /ləˈkjuːnər/

KK: /lɑːˈkjuːnər/

noun

Definition: A type of ceiling that has panels set into it, creating a decorative effect.

Example: The architect designed a beautiful lacunar ceiling for the grand hall.

lacunary

IPA: /ləˈkjuːnəri/

KK: /lækjʊˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a gap or missing part in something, often used in contexts like literature or knowledge.

Example: The report was criticized for its lacunary analysis, which left out important data.

lacune

IPA: /ləˈkjuːnə/

KK: /lækjun/

noun

Definition: A gap or missing part in something, often referring to a text or a piece of information.

Example: The manuscript had a lacuna that made it difficult to understand the author's original intent.

lacunose

IPA: /ˌleɪ.kəˈnoʊs/

KK: /lækjʊˌnoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Having many gaps or spaces; characterized by the presence of empty areas.

Example: The artist's work was described as lacunose, with large areas left intentionally blank.

laetrile

IPA: //ˈleɪtrɪl//

KK: /ˈleɪtrɪl/

noun

Definition: A substance made from apricot pits that is claimed to help treat cancer, although its effectiveness is not proven.

Example: Some people believe that laetrile can help fight cancer, but scientific studies have not confirmed this.

lambda

IPA: /ˈlæm.də/

KK: /ˈlæm.də/

noun

Definition: The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol λ, and used in various scientific and mathematical contexts.

Example: In mathematics, the symbol lambda is often used to represent eigenvalues.

lambdoid

IPA: /ˈlæm.bɔɪd/

KK: /ˈlæm.bɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific suture in the skull that connects the parietal bones and the occipital bone, or having a shape similar to the Greek letter lambda.

Example: The lambdoid suture is an important landmark in human anatomy.

lambency

IPA: /ˈlæmbənsi/

KK: /ˈlæmbənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of shining softly or glowing gently, often used to describe light that is flickering or shimmering.

Example: The lambency of the candlelight created a warm and inviting atmosphere in the room.

lambert

IPA: /ˈlæmbərt/

KK: /ˈlæmbərt/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for brightness, specifically the brightness of a surface that evenly emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter.

Example: The lamp's brightness was measured in lamberts to ensure it met the required standards.

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