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Topic: Science

mildewcide

IPA: /ˈmɪl.djuː.saɪd/

KK: /ˈmɪl.djuː.saɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill mildew, which is a type of fungus that grows in damp conditions.

Example: The gardener applied a mildewcide to prevent the growth of mold on the plants.

miliary

IPA: /ˈmɪl.i.əri/

KK: /ˈmɪl.i.ɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that looks like small seeds, often used in medical contexts to refer to tiny skin lesions.

Example: The doctor noted that the rash had a miliary appearance, resembling small millet seeds.

milium

IPA: /ˈmɪliəm/

KK: /ˈmɪliəm/

noun

Definition: A tiny, white or yellow bump on the skin that forms when a sebaceous gland gets blocked and retains its secretion.

Example: The dermatologist removed the milium from my cheek during the appointment.

milled

IPA: /mɪld/

KK: /mɪld/

adjective

Definition: Processed or ground into a fine powder or flour using a mill.

Example: The milled flour is perfect for baking bread.

verb

Definition: To grind or crush something into a fine powder or to process it in a mill.

Example: The wheat was milled into flour before baking the bread.

millerite

IPA: /ˈmɪləraɪt/

KK: /ˈmɪlərˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral made of nickel sulfide, often found in thin, hair-like crystals and sometimes used as a source of nickel.

Example: Millerite is often found in deposits where nickel is mined.

millesimal

IPA: /mɪˈlɛsɪməl/

KK: /mɪˈlɛsɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of one part in a thousand.

Example: The millesimal system is used to measure very small quantities accurately.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to one part out of a thousand equal parts of something.

Example: In the millesimal system, each unit is divided into a thousand smaller units.

milliampere

IPA: /ˌmɪliˈæmˌpɪr/

KK: /mɪliˈæmpɪr/

noun

Definition: A unit of electric current that is equal to one thousandth of an ampere.

Example: The device requires a power supply of 500 milliampere to function properly.

milliary

IPA: /ˈmɪl.i.əri/

KK: /ˈmɪl.i.ɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is related to the distance of an ancient Roman mile, which was equal to 1,000 paces.

Example: The miliary system was used by the Romans to measure distances on their roads.

millibar

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪˌbɑːr/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪˌbɑr/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure atmospheric pressure, which is equal to one thousandth of a bar or 100 pascals. It is commonly used in meteorology to report air pressure.

Example: The weather report indicated that the atmospheric pressure was 1015 millibars today.

millicurie

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪˌkjʊəri/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪˌkjʊəri/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure radioactivity, which is one thousandth of a curie.

Example: The radioactive sample was measured in millicuries to determine its activity level.

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