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Topic: Science

antimony

IPA: //ænˈtɪməni//

KK: /æn'tɪməˌni/

noun

Definition: A chemical element that is a brittle, silver-white metal used in various alloys and products like batteries and flame-proof materials.

Example: Antimony is often used in the production of batteries and flame retardants.

antimycin

IPA: //ˌæntɪˈmaɪsɪn//

KK: /æntiˈmaɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to control fungal infections, especially in fish farming.

Example: Antimycin is often used in aquaculture to prevent fungal outbreaks in fish populations.

antineoplastic

IPA: /ˌæntiˌniːəˈplæstɪk/

KK: /ˌæntiˌniːoʊˈplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that stops or slows down the growth of cancer cells or tumors.

Example: Doctors often use antineoplastic drugs to treat various types of cancer.

antineutrino

IPA: /ˌæntiˈnjuːtraɪnoʊ/

KK: /æntiˈnjuːtraɪnoʊ/

noun

Definition: A particle that is the opposite of a neutrino, which is a very small particle that has no electric charge and is found in certain types of radioactive decay and nuclear reactions.

Example: Scientists detected an antineutrino during the experiment to study particle interactions.

antineutron

IPA: /ˌæntiˈnjuːtrɒn/

KK: /æntiˈnjuːtrɒn/

noun

Definition: A particle that is the opposite of a neutron, having the same mass but a positive charge.

Example: In particle physics, the antineutron is studied to understand the properties of antimatter.

antinodal

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈnoʊdəl/

KK: /æntɪˈnoʊdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a point in a standing wave where the amplitude is at its maximum.

Example: The antinodal points in the wave pattern were clearly visible during the experiment.

antinode

IPA: /ˈæntɪnoʊd/

KK: /ˈæntɪnoʊd/

noun

Definition: In a standing wave, it is the point or area where the wave has the highest energy or movement, located between points where there is no movement (nodes).

Example: The antinode in the vibrating string produced a loud sound when plucked.

antinucleon

IPA: /ˌæntiˈnjuːkliːən/

KK: /æntiˈnjuːkliːən/

noun

Definition: A type of particle that is the opposite of a nucleon, which includes protons and neutrons.

Example: In particle physics, an antinucleon is created during certain high-energy collisions.

antinuke

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈnjuː.kər/

KK: /æntiˈnjuːk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to opposition against nuclear weapons or nuclear energy.

Example: The antinuke movement advocates for the reduction of nuclear arms worldwide.

antioxidant

IPA: /ˌæntiˈaɪəksɪdənt/

KK: /ˌæntiˈaɪəksɪdənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps prevent damage to cells by stopping oxidation, which can be caused by free radicals or other harmful agents.

Example: Eating foods rich in antioxidants can help improve your health.

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