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Topic: Science

missile

IPA: /ˈmɪsəl/

KK: /ˈmɪsəl/

adjective

Definition: Designed to be thrown or launched at a target from a distance.

Example: The missile weapon was developed to hit targets accurately from far away.

noun

Definition: A type of weapon that is launched or projected towards a target, often used in military contexts.

Example: The army tested a new missile that can reach targets far away.

missileer

IPA: /ˈmɪs.ɪ.lɪr/

KK: /ˈmɪsɪlɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in the operation, maintenance, or management of missiles.

Example: The missileer was responsible for ensuring the missile systems were ready for deployment.

missilery

IPA: /ˈmɪsɪləri/

KK: /ˈmɪsəˌlɛri/

noun

Definition: A term referring to missiles as a collective group or the field related to the design and use of guided or ballistic missiles.

Example: The military invested heavily in missilery to enhance their defense capabilities.

mithridates

IPA: //ˈmɪθrɪdeɪts//

KK: /mɪθrɪˌdeɪts/

noun

Definition: A historical figure known as the king of Pontus who fought against the Romans and ruled from 132 to 63 BC.

Example: Mithridates was known for his conflicts with Rome and his efforts to expand his territory.

miticidal

IPA: /mɪˈtaɪsɪdəl/

KK: /mɪˈtaɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to substances or agents that are effective in killing mites, which are small arachnids that can cause harm to plants and animals.

Example: The farmer used a miticidal spray to protect his crops from mite infestations.

miticide

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈmɪtəˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to kill mites, which are small arachnids that can harm plants and animals.

Example: Farmers often use a miticide to protect their crops from mite infestations.

mitigant

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/

KK: /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The new policy includes several mitigant measures to reduce the impact of climate change.

noun

Definition: A thing that makes a situation less severe or serious.

Example: The new policy is a mitigant to the effects of climate change.

mitigate

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less severe or intense; to lessen the impact or effect of something.

Example: The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the impact of something.

Example: The government took steps to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis.

mitigated

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /mɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made less severe or serious; reduced in intensity or impact.

Example: The new policies have mitigated the effects of climate change.

verb

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The doctor prescribed medication to help mitigate the patient's pain.

mitigating

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /mɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: That helps to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The new policies are aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change.

verb

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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