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Topic: Science

neotype

IPA: /ˈniːəʊtaɪp/

KK: /ˈniːəʊtaɪp/

noun

Definition: A specimen or illustration chosen to represent a species or subspecies when the original type specimen is no longer available.

Example: The scientist selected a neotype to ensure accurate identification of the species.

nepheline

IPA: /ˈnɛfəliːn/

KK: /ˈnɛfəˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that contains sodium, potassium, and aluminum, often found in volcanic rocks and used in making ceramics and glass.

Example: Nepheline is often used in the production of ceramics due to its unique properties.

nephelinite

IPA: /nɛfəˈlaɪnaɪt/

KK: /nɛfəlɪnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is formed from volcanic activity and mainly contains minerals like pyroxene and nepheline.

Example: Nephelinite is often found in volcanic regions where silica is low.

nephelite

IPA: /ˈnɛfəˌlaɪt/

KK: /nɛfəlˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is rich in sodium and potassium, often found in igneous rocks.

Example: Nephelite is commonly used in the production of ceramics and glass.

nephelometer

IPA: /nɛˈfɛləˌmɛtər/

KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how cloudy a liquid is or how many small particles are in it by analyzing the light that is scattered by the liquid.

Example: The scientist used a nephelometer to analyze the water samples for pollution levels.

nephelometric

IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmɛtrɪk/

KK: /nɛfələˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a method of measuring the concentration of suspended particles in a liquid by analyzing the light scattered by those particles.

Example: The nephelometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the turbidity of water samples.

nephelometry

IPA: /nɛfəˈlɒmətri/

KK: /nɛfələˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: A method for measuring the concentration of particles in a liquid by analyzing how light is scattered by those particles.

Example: The laboratory used nephelometry to analyze the concentration of proteins in the blood sample.

nephrectomy

IPA: /nɛˈfrɛktəmi/

KK: /nɛfˈrɛktəmi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure in which a kidney is surgically removed from the body.

Example: After the diagnosis, the doctor recommended a nephrectomy to treat the kidney disease.

nephric

IPA: /ˈnɛfrɪk/

KK: /ˈnɛfrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or having to do with the kidneys.

Example: The nephric function is essential for filtering waste from the blood.

nephridial

IPA: /nəˈfrɪdiəl/

KK: /nɛˈfrɪdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of excretory organ found in some invertebrates, which helps in the removal of waste from the body.

Example: The nephridial system in earthworms plays a crucial role in their excretion process.

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