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Topic: Science

accretionary

IPA: /əˈkriːʃənəri/

KK: /əˈkriːʃənəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of growth or increase by gradual accumulation, often referring to the addition of layers or materials.

Example: The accretionary processes in geology can lead to the formation of new landforms.

accumulate

IPA: /əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/

KK: /əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or collect things over time, often in increasing amounts.

Example: As the years went by, she began to accumulate a wealth of knowledge in her field.

transitive verb

Definition: To gather or collect things over time, often in increasing amounts.

Example: Over the years, she managed to accumulate a vast collection of rare coins.

accumulation

IPA: /əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A large amount of something that has been gathered or collected over time.

Example: The accumulation of snow made it difficult to drive.

accumulative

IPA: /əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

KK: /əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that increases or builds up over time, often by gathering or collecting more of something.

Example: The accumulative effects of pollution can be devastating to the environment.

accumulatively

IPA: /əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvli/

KK: /əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves gathering or increasing over time, often referring to the gradual collection of something.

Example: The data was collected accumulatively to show the overall trend over the years.

accumulator

IPA: /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtə/

KK: /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device or part of a system that collects and stores energy, data, or materials. It can refer to a battery in a car, a part of a computer that holds results, or a container that keeps fluids under pressure.

Example: The accumulator in the hydraulic system helps maintain pressure and store energy for efficient operation.

accuracy

IPA: //ˈækjʊrəsi//

KK: /ˈækjərəsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being correct or precise, often referring to how closely a measurement or statement matches the true value or standard.

Example: The accuracy of the measurements was crucial for the experiment.

accurate

IPA: /ˈækjʊrət/

KK: /ˈækjərɪt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is correct, precise, and free from mistakes. It means that information or measurements are reliable and match the true value or standard.

Example: The scientist used an accurate method to measure the temperature.

acellular

IPA: /eɪˈsɛljʊlə/

KK: /eɪˈsɛljələr/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that does not have any cells or is not made up of cells.

Example: The acellular vaccine is effective in preventing certain diseases without using live pathogens.

acentric

IPA: /əˈsɛntrɪk/

KK: /əˈsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not centered or does not have a central point. It can also refer to something that lacks a specific part called a centromere, which is important in cell division.

Example: The acentric fragment failed to segregate properly during cell division.

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