© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Science

melilite

IPA: /ˈmɛlɪˌlaɪt/

KK: /mɛˈlɪlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is made up of a mixture of two specific minerals called gehlenite and akermanite.

Example: Melilite is often found in volcanic rocks and is important for studying geological processes.

melinite

IPA: /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/

KK: /mɛlɪnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of explosive made from a mixture of chemicals, or a yellow clay-like mineral found in Bavaria.

Example: The military used melinite for its powerful explosive properties during the training exercises.

meliorated

IPA: /mɛlˈjɔːreɪtɪd/

KK: /mɛlˈjɔːreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made better or improved in quality or condition.

Example: The meliorated version of the software has fewer bugs and better features.

verb

Definition: To make something better or improve it.

Example: The new policies have meliorated the working conditions for employees.

meloid

IPA: /ˈmɛlɔɪd/

KK: /mɛlɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific group of beetles known as blister beetles.

Example: The meloid species are often found in gardens during the summer months.

noun

Definition: A type of beetle belonging to the family Meloidae, commonly known as blister beetles, which can produce a blistering agent called cantharidin.

Example: The meloid is often found in gardens, where it can cause damage to plants.

melphalan

IPA: //mɛlˈfælən//

KK: /mɛlˈfælən/

noun

Definition: A specific medication used in cancer treatment, particularly in chemotherapy, that helps to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.

Example: The doctor prescribed melphalan as part of the chemotherapy regimen for the patient.

melt

IPA: /mɛlt/

KK: /mɛlt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from a solid to a liquid state, usually due to heat, or to gradually disappear or dissolve.

Example: The ice will melt if you leave it in the sun for too long.

noun

Definition: A substance that has been turned from solid to liquid, often due to heat, or a type of sandwich with melted cheese.

Example: I ordered a tuna melt for lunch, which was delicious and cheesy.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something from a solid to a liquid by applying heat or to cause it to disappear gradually.

Example: The sun will melt the ice on the road.

meltable

IPA: /ˈmɛltəbl/

KK: /ˈmɛltəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed from a solid to a liquid state by heat.

Example: The chocolate is meltable, so it can be used for making fondue.

meltage

IPA: /ˈmɛltɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈmɛltɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The process of turning a solid into a liquid by heating it.

Example: The meltage of the metal was necessary to create the new shape.

melter

IPA: /ˈmɛltər/

KK: /ˈmɛltər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that causes something to become liquid by heating it.

Example: The melter in the factory was responsible for turning solid metal into molten form.

melting

IPA: /ˈmɛltɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɛltɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is in the process of becoming liquid due to heat or strong emotion.

Example: The melting ice created a small puddle on the ground.

noun

Definition: The process of a solid turning into a liquid when it is heated.

Example: The melting of ice occurs when the temperature rises above 0 degrees Celsius.

verb

Definition: The process of changing from a solid to a liquid due to heat.

Example: The ice is melting in the sun.

←1

...

108410851086

...

2021→