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Topic: Science

natal

IPA: /ˈneɪtəl/

KK: /ˈneɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or associated with birth.

Example: The doctor specializes in natal care for newborns.

natality

IPA: /nəˈteɪləti/

KK: /nəˈteɪləti/

noun

Definition: The number of live births in a specific population during a certain time period, often expressed as a rate per thousand people.

Example: The natality rate in the country has increased over the last decade.

natant

IPA: /ˈneɪtənt/

KK: /ˈneɪtnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is floating or swimming in water.

Example: The natant plants in the pond provide shelter for small fish.

natrium

IPA: //ˈneɪtriəm//

KK: /ˈneɪtriəm/

noun

Definition: A chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11, commonly known as sodium, which is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Example: Natrium is essential for many biological processes in the human body.

natriuresis

IPA: //ˌneɪ.tri.jʊˈriː.sɪs//

KK: /nætrɪˈjʊərɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of excreting large amounts of sodium through urine.

Example: Natriuresis can help regulate blood pressure by reducing sodium levels in the body.

natriuretic

IPA: //ˌneɪ.triˈjʊə.rɪ.tɪk//

KK: /nætrɪˈjʊərɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of excreting sodium in the urine.

Example: The doctor prescribed a natriuretic medication to help reduce the patient's blood pressure.

noun

Definition: A substance that helps the body get rid of sodium through urine, which can help lower blood pressure.

Example: The doctor prescribed a natriuretic to help manage the patient's high blood pressure.

natrolite

IPA: //ˈneɪtrəlaɪt//

KK: /ˈnætroʊlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that contains sodium and aluminum, belonging to the zeolite family, and has a specific chemical composition.

Example: Natrolite is often found in volcanic rocks and is used in various industrial applications.

natron

IPA: /ˈneɪtrɒn/

KK: /ˈneɪtrən/

noun

Definition: A natural mineral that is a type of sodium carbonate, often found in crystal form and used historically for various purposes like cleaning and embalming.

Example: In ancient Egypt, natron was commonly used in the mummification process.

naturalise

IPA: /ˈnætʃəraɪz/

KK: /ˈnætʃərəlˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something natural or to adapt it to a natural state; also refers to the process of granting citizenship to a foreigner.

Example: He decided to naturalise in the country after living there for several years.

naturalist

IPA: /ˈnætʃərəlɪst/

KK: /ˈnætʃərəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or is knowledgeable about plants, animals, and the natural world, often focusing on their behavior and habitats.

Example: The naturalist spent hours observing the birds in their natural habitat.

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