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Topic: Science

antifoam

IPA: /ˈæntiˌfoʊm/

KK: /ˈæntiˌfoʊm/

noun

Definition: A substance that prevents or reduces the formation of foam in liquids.

Example: The chef added antifoam to the boiling liquid to keep it from bubbling over.

antifoaming

IPA: /ˌæntiˈfoʊmɪŋ/

KK: /æn'tɪfoʊmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that prevents or reduces the formation of foam.

Example: The antifoaming agent was added to the mixture to ensure a smooth process.

antifog

IPA: //ˈæntiˌfɒg//

KK: /ˈæntiˌfɔg/

adjective

Definition: Describing a material or treatment that prevents fog from forming on surfaces.

Example: The antifog coating on my glasses keeps them clear while I cook.

antifogging

IPA: /ˈæntiˌfɔɡɪŋ/

KK: /ˈæntiˌfɔgɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that prevents fog from forming on surfaces, such as glasses or lenses.

Example: The antifogging spray worked well, keeping my glasses clear during the humid weather.

antifouling

IPA: /ˌæntiˈfaʊlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈæntiˌfaʊlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Designed to stop unwanted growth or buildup on surfaces that are submerged in water, like the bottoms of boats.

Example: The boat was coated with antifouling paint to keep barnacles from sticking to it.

antifreeze

IPA: //ˈæntiˌfriz//

KK: /ˈæntiˌfriz/

noun

Definition: A liquid added to another liquid to prevent it from freezing, commonly used in car engines and other machinery.

Example: In winter, it's important to add antifreeze to your car's radiator to keep the engine from freezing.

antifriction

IPA: /ˌæntiˈfrɪkʃən/

KK: /ˌæntiˈfrɪkʃən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is designed to lessen or prevent friction between surfaces.

Example: The antifriction coating on the machinery helps it run more smoothly and efficiently.

antifungal

IPA: /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌfʌŋɡəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that kill or prevent the growth of fungi.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream to treat the infection.

antigen

IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/

KK: /ˈæntɪdʒən/

noun

Definition: A substance that triggers the body's immune response by stimulating the production of antibodies. This can include things like toxins, bacteria, or foreign cells.

Example: Vaccines often contain antigens to help the body build immunity against diseases.

antigene

IPA: /ˈæntɪˌdʒiːn/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌdʒin/

noun

Definition: A short piece of DNA or RNA that binds to a specific gene to inhibit its function.

Example: The scientist used an antigene to prevent the gene from being expressed in the experiment.

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