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Topic: Science

masting

IPA: /ˈmæstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmæstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of a tree producing a large number of seeds or fruits in a particular year.

Example: The masting of oak trees occurs every few years, providing plenty of acorns for wildlife.

verb

Definition: To equip a ship with a mast or masts, which are tall vertical structures that support sails.

Example: The crew was busy masting the ship before the big voyage.

mastitis

IPA: /mæˈstaɪtɪs/

KK: /mæ'staɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the breast or udder becomes swollen and painful, often due to an infection.

Example: The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with mastitis after noticing swelling in her udder.

mastlike

IPA: /ˈmæstlaɪk/

KK: /ˈmæstlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a mast, which is a tall vertical structure on a ship that supports the sails.

Example: The tall trees in the forest stood mastlike against the sky.

mastoid

IPA: //ˈmæstɔɪd//

KK: /ˈmæstɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a bony part of the skull located behind the ear, known as the mastoid process.

Example: The doctor examined the mastoid area for any signs of infection.

noun

Definition: A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the skull that helps support the structure of the head.

Example: The doctor examined the mastoid area for any signs of infection.

mastoidectomy

IPA: //mæˈstɔɪdɛk.tə.mi//

KK: /mæˈstɔɪdɛktəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves removing the mastoid cells or part of the mastoid bone, usually to treat infections or other medical conditions.

Example: The doctor recommended a mastoidectomy to address the chronic ear infection.

mastoiditis

IPA: //mæˈstɔɪdɪtɪs//

KK: /mæˈstɔɪdɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the mastoid bone, which is located behind the ear.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with mastoiditis after she complained of ear pain and swelling behind her ear.

material

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəl/

KK: /məˈtɪr i əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to physical objects or substances, rather than ideas or feelings; important or significant in a practical way.

Example: The material evidence presented in court helped to prove the case.

noun

Definition: The substance or items used to create or make something, including physical objects, ideas, or tools.

Example: The artist chose high-quality material for her sculpture.

materialise

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/

KK: /mɪˈtɛrɪəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To become real or to take a physical form, often as if it appeared suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example: The magician made the rabbit materialise out of thin air.

materialization

IPA: /məˌtɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /məˌtɪr.i.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something become real or appear in a physical form.

Example: The materialization of her ideas into a successful product took years of hard work.

materialize

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/

KK: /məˈtɪrɪəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come into existence or become visible, often unexpectedly.

Example: The plan to build a new park did not materialize as expected.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something real or actual, often from an idea or dream.

Example: The team worked hard to materialize their vision for the new project.

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