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Topic: Science

orbiculate

IPA: /ɔːrˈbɪkjʊlɪt/

KK: /ɔrˈbɪk.jə.lɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a round or circular shape.

Example: The leaves of the plant are orbiculate, resembling small circles.

orbit

IPA: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

KK: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around a central point in a curved path, like a planet around a star.

Example: The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

noun

Definition: The path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space, like how the Earth moves around the Sun.

Example: The satellite is in a stable orbit around the planet.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or travel in a curved path around a central object, like a planet or star.

Example: The spacecraft will orbit the planet for several months before returning to Earth.

orbital

IPA: /ˈɔːrbɪtəl/

KK: /ˈɔrbɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

Example: The satellite is in an orbital path around the Earth.

noun

Definition: A specific area around an atom's nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

Example: Electrons occupy different orbitals depending on their energy levels.

orbiter

IPA: /ˈɔːrbɪtə/

KK: /ˈɔːrbɪtər/

noun

Definition: A spacecraft that travels around a planet or moon without landing on it.

Example: The orbiter sent back stunning images of the planet's surface.

orcein

IPA: /ˈɔːrsiːɪn/

KK: /ˈɔrsiːɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of dye that comes from a specific lichen and is used for coloring food and staining in microscopy.

Example: The scientist used orcein to stain the cells for better visibility under the microscope.

orchiectomy

IPA: /ɔːrˈkiːɛk.tə.mi/

KK: /ɔrˈkiːɛkˌtɑːmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles from the body.

Example: The doctor recommended an orchiectomy to treat the patient's condition.

orchitis

IPA: /ɔːrˈkaɪtɪs/

KK: /ɔrˈkaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where one or both testicles become swollen and inflamed, usually due to an infection or injury.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with orchitis after he complained of severe pain in his groin.

orcin

IPA: /ˈɔːrsɪn/

KK: /ˈɔr.sɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is derived from toluene and is commonly found in various types of lichens.

Example: Orcin is often used in the production of dyes and as a chemical reagent.

orcinol

IPA: /ˈɔːrsɪnɒl/

KK: /ˈɔr.sɪ.nɔl/

noun

Definition: A natural compound found in certain lichens, used in making dyes and in some chemical tests.

Example: Orcinol is often used in laboratories for various chemical reactions.

ordinate

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnət/

KK: /ˈɔrdɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in a regular pattern or rows, similar to how certain features are organized in nature.

Example: The butterfly's wings displayed an ordinate pattern of spots that fascinated the observers.

noun

Definition: A number that shows the position of a point on a graph, specifically the distance from the x-axis measured up or down.

Example: In the graph, the ordinate of the point is 5, indicating it is 5 units above the x-axis.

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