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Topic: Science

ordnance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdnəns/

noun

Definition: Military supplies and equipment, including weapons and ammunition, used by armed forces.

Example: The army received new ordnance to enhance their capabilities in the field.

ore

IPA: /ɔr/

KK: /ɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of rock or mineral that contains valuable materials, especially metals, which can be mined and used.

Example: The miners worked hard to extract copper from the ore.

oread

IPA: /ˈɔːr.i.æd/

KK: /ɔˈriːæd/

noun

Definition: A type of nymph in Greek mythology that lives in the mountains and hills.

Example: In ancient stories, the oreads were known to protect the forests and mountains.

orebody

IPA: /ˈɔːrˌbɒdi/

KK: /ˈɔːrˌbɒdi/

noun

Definition: A large amount of mineral or metal that can be mined from the ground.

Example: The mining company discovered a rich orebody that could provide valuable resources for years.

orectic

IPA: /əˈrɛtɪk/

KK: /ɔˈrɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a strong feeling of wanting or craving something.

Example: The orectic nature of the child was evident when he saw the candy.

organ

IPA: /ˈɔːɡən/

KK: /ˈɔrɡən/

noun

Definition: A part of a living thing that has a specific function, like the heart or lungs, or a musical instrument with pipes that produces sound when air is blown through it.

Example: The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

organelle

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɛl/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænˌɛl/

noun

Definition: A specialized part of a cell that has a specific function, like producing energy or processing waste.

Example: The mitochondria are organelles that provide energy for the cell.

organicism

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɪzəm/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or theory that society or the universe functions like a living organism, where the whole is more important than its individual parts.

Example: The philosophy of organicism suggests that understanding the whole system is crucial for addressing societal issues.

organicist

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɪsɪst/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies society and social behavior by comparing it to biological systems, viewing society as a living organism.

Example: The organicist approach helps us understand social structures in a new way.

organism

IPA: /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A living thing that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism, made up of different parts that work together to support life.

Example: The scientist studied a single-celled organism under the microscope.

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