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Topic: Science

outcurve

IPA: //aʊtˈkɜrv//

KK: /aʊtˌkɜrv/

noun

Definition: A type of pitched ball in baseball that curves away from the batter, making it difficult to hit.

Example: The pitcher threw an outcurve that surprised the batter.

outer

IPA: /ˈaʊtər/

KK: /aʊtər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located on the outside or farther from the center.

Example: The outer layer of the cake was decorated with icing.

outermost

IPA: /ˈaʊtərmoʊst/

KK: /ˈaʊtərˌmoʊst/

adjective

Definition: The farthest away from the center or inside; the most external part.

Example: The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.

outgas

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌɡæs/

KK: /aʊtˌɡæs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release gas from a solid material, often as a result of heating or chemical reactions.

Example: The material will outgas when exposed to high temperatures.

transitive verb

Definition: To release gas that is trapped in a solid material, often by heating it or lowering the pressure.

Example: The scientists needed to outgas the samples before conducting the experiment.

outgassing

IPA: //aʊtˈɡæsɪŋ//

KK: /aʊtˈɡæsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The slow release of gas from a solid or liquid, particularly into the atmosphere of a planet.

Example: The outgassing from the volcano contributed to the formation of the atmosphere.

verb

Definition: To release gas from a material, especially when it is heated or under certain conditions.

Example: The new paint may outgas harmful chemicals for a few days after application.

outgrowth

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

KK: /aʊtˌɡroʊθ/

noun

Definition: A part that grows out from something else, often as a result or consequence of a process.

Example: The new branch is an outgrowth of the tree's healthy growth.

outlier

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪər/

KK: /aʊtˌlaɪər/

noun

Definition: A value or item that is significantly different from the others in a group, often making analysis or comparison difficult.

Example: In the data set, the outlier skewed the results of the analysis.

outline

IPA: /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

KK: /aʊtlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A general description that includes the main points or features of a subject, often used as a plan or guide.

Example: The teacher asked us to create an outline for our research paper.

transitive verb

Definition: To describe the main points or features of something in a clear and organized way.

Example: The teacher asked us to outline our essays before writing them.

outlying

IPA: /aʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/

KK: /aʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Far away from the main area or center, often referring to places that are not close to the main part of something.

Example: The outlying villages are often less developed than those in the city center.

outpower

IPA: /aʊtˈpaʊər/

KK: /aʊtˈpaʊər/

transitive verb

Definition: To have more power than someone or something else; to surpass in strength or influence.

Example: The new engine can outpower the old one easily.

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