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Topic: Science

latitudinally

IPA: /ˌlætɪˈtjuːdɪnəli/

KK: /lætɪˈtjudɪnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to latitude, which is the distance north or south of the equator.

Example: The climate varies latitudinally, affecting the types of vegetation found in different regions.

lattice

IPA: /ˈlætɪs/

KK: /ˈlætɪs/

noun

Definition: A structure made of strips of material arranged in a regular pattern, often used for support or decoration.

Example: The garden was surrounded by a wooden lattice that supported climbing plants.

transitive verb

Definition: To build or decorate something with a framework of crossed strips of material, often used in structures like fences or windows.

Example: The carpenter decided to lattice the garden fence to give it a decorative touch.

lava

IPA: /ˈlɑːvə/

KK: /ˈlɑːvə/

noun

Definition: Molten rock that comes out of a volcano or a crack in the ground and solidifies when it cools down.

Example: The lava flowed down the side of the volcano, creating new land as it hardened.

lavage

IPA: /ləˈvɑːʒ/

KK: /lɑːˈvɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that involves washing out a hollow organ, like the stomach or intestines, using water or other fluids.

Example: The doctor performed a lavage to clear the patient's stomach of toxins.

lavalike

IPA: /ˈlævəˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈlævəˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities similar to lava, such as being hot or thick and flowing.

Example: The artist used a lavalike texture in her painting to create a sense of movement.

lawrencium

IPA: /lɔːˈrɛnʃiəm/

KK: /lɔːrˈɛnʃiəm/

noun

Definition: A man-made, unstable element that is radioactive and has the atomic number 103. It is created from another element and has a very short lifespan before it decays.

Example: Lawrencium is used in scientific research due to its unique properties, despite its short half-life.

layer

IPA: /ˈleɪ.ər/

KK: /ˈleɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To form or develop in layers, often referring to plants or materials.

Example: The plant will layer itself if the branches touch the ground.

noun

Definition: A level or thickness of material that covers a surface or is part of something, such as a cake or a geological formation.

Example: The cake had three layers of chocolate and cream.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or place something in layers, often to create a specific structure or effect.

Example: She decided to layer the cake with different flavors of frosting.

layerage

IPA: /ˈlɛərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈlɛərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating new plants by encouraging roots to form on a stem while it is still attached to the parent plant.

Example: Layerage is a common technique used by gardeners to propagate new plants from existing ones.

layered

IPA: /ˈleɪərd/

KK: /ˈleɪərd/

adjective

Definition: Made up of multiple layers stacked on top of each other.

Example: The cake was beautifully layered with different flavors of frosting.

verb

Definition: To arrange or place something in layers, which are flat levels stacked on top of each other.

Example: The cake was beautifully layered with cream and fruit.

layering

IPA: /ˈleɪərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɛərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of arranging or placing things in layers, often used in contexts like gardening or design.

Example: Layering different colors in your painting can create depth and interest.

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