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Topic: Science

orthochromatic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθoʊˈkrɒmətɪk/

KK: /ɔrθoʊˈkrəʊmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to photography, this term describes a type of film that accurately reproduces colors except for red, allowing for better representation of tones in images.

Example: The photographer used orthochromatic film to capture the landscape without the influence of red hues.

orthoclase

IPA: //ˈɔːrθəˌkleɪs//

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊˌkleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is part of the feldspar group, made mainly of potassium, aluminum, and silicon. It usually appears as white or pink crystals and is commonly found in certain types of rocks. This mineral is often used in making ceramics and glass.

Example: Orthoclase is often used in the production of porcelain and glass due to its properties.

orthodontia

IPA: /ˌɔːrθənˈdɪʃə/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒndənʧə/

noun

Definition: A branch of dentistry that deals with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in orthodontia to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

orthodontic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθodənˌtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of dentistry that deals with correcting teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.

Example: She decided to visit an orthodontic specialist to get braces for her misaligned teeth.

orthodontics

IPA: /ˌɔrθəˈdɒntɪks/

KK: /ɔrˈθodɒntɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of dentistry that focuses on fixing problems with teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices to straighten teeth.

Example: She decided to study orthodontics to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

orthogenesis

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈdʒɛnɪs/

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊdʒənɪs/

noun

Definition: A theory in biology suggesting that the evolution of a species is mainly driven by internal factors rather than external influences like natural selection.

Example: The concept of orthogenesis proposes that species evolve in a predetermined direction over time.

orthogenetic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /ɔrˌθoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a theory in biology that suggests species evolve in a straight line or in a predetermined direction, rather than through random variation.

Example: The concept of orthogenetic evolution challenges the idea of random mutations in species development.

orthogonal

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒɡənl/

KK: /ɔrˈθɑgənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing lines or planes that meet at right angles, or relating to concepts in mathematics that involve right angles or perpendicularity.

Example: In geometry, two lines are orthogonal if they intersect at a right angle.

orthogonality

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈɡɒnəlɪti/

KK: /ɔrˌθɔgəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being at right angles to something else, often used in mathematics and geometry to describe lines or vectors that are perpendicular to each other.

Example: In mathematics, orthogonality is important for understanding the relationships between different vectors.

orthogonalize

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒɡənəlaɪz/

KK: /ɔrˈθɑgənəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make two or more things at right angles to each other or to make them independent from each other in a mathematical or geometric context.

Example: In linear algebra, we often orthogonalize a set of vectors to simplify calculations.

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