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Topic: Science

apractic

IPA: /əˈpræktɪk/

KK: /əˈpræktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a condition where a person has difficulty with motor tasks or movements despite having the desire and physical ability to perform them.

Example: The patient showed apractic symptoms, struggling to carry out simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

apraxia

IPA: /əˈpræksiə/

KK: /əˈpræksia/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has difficulty with coordinated movements or performing tasks, even though their muscles and senses are functioning normally.

Example: After the stroke, she experienced apraxia, making it hard for her to use utensils properly.

apraxic

IPA: /əˈpræksɪk/

KK: /əˈpræksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where a person has difficulty coordinating movements, often due to a disorder of the central nervous system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as apraxic, struggling to perform simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

aprotic

IPA: /əˈproʊtɪk/

KK: /əˈproʊtɪk/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe a substance that does not have the ability to donate a hydrogen ion, meaning it cannot act as a proton donor.

Example: Water is a protic solvent, while hexane is an aprotic solvent.

apsidal

IPA: /æpˈsaɪdəl/

KK: /æpˈsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a curved or rounded part of a building, especially in architecture, often referring to the area where the altar is located.

Example: The church features an apsidal design that enhances its acoustics.

apyrase

IPA: /əˈpaɪreɪs/

KK: /əˈpaɪreɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down ATP, which releases energy and phosphate.

Example: Apyrase is often used in biochemical research to study energy release in cells.

aqua

IPA: /ˈækwə/

KK: /ˈækwə/

noun

Definition: A color that is a mix of blue and green, resembling the color of water.

Example: The walls of the room were painted in a soft aqua, creating a calming atmosphere.

aquacultural

IPA: /ˌækwəˈkʌltʃərəl/

KK: /ˌækwəˈkʌltʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish and plants, in controlled environments.

Example: Aquacultural practices are essential for sustainable seafood production.

aquaculture

IPA: //ˈækwəˌkʌltʃər//

KK: /ˈækwəˌkʌltʃər/

noun

Definition: The practice of farming aquatic organisms like fish and shellfish in controlled environments for food production.

Example: Aquaculture is becoming increasingly important for sustainable food sources.

aquaculturist

IPA: //ˌækwəˈkʌltʃərɪst//

KK: /ˈækwəˌkʌltʃərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who raises and cultivates aquatic animals and plants for food or other purposes.

Example: The aquaculturist carefully monitored the water quality to ensure the health of the fish.

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