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Topic: Science

pyuria

IPA: /ˈpjuːrɪə/

KK: /pjuˈrɪə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where there is pus in the urine, often indicating an infection in the urinary tract.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with pyuria after examining her urine sample.

pyxis

IPA: /ˈpɪksɪs/

KK: /ˈpɪksɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of fruit that opens at the top to release its seeds, similar to a small container or box.

Example: The pyxis of the plant opened to let the seeds fall to the ground.

qanat

IPA: /kæˈnæt/

KK: /kæˈnæt/

noun

Definition: A system of underground tunnels that transport water from a source, often in hilly areas, to the surface for use in irrigation or drinking.

Example: The ancient qanat system allowed the villagers to access water from deep underground.

quadrant

IPA: /ˈkwɒdrənt/

KK: /ˈkwɒdrənt/

noun

Definition: A section or part of a circle that is shaped like a quarter, or one of the four sections created by dividing a plane with two perpendicular lines.

Example: In math class, we learned how to find points in each quadrant of the graph.

quadrantal

IPA: /kwɒˈdræntəl/

KK: /kwɑˈdræntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a quarter of a circle or a quadrant, often used in geometry or mathematics.

Example: The quadrantal angles are important in trigonometry for defining the sine and cosine functions.

noun

Definition: A type of cube or a cubical container that holds a specific volume, often used in measurements.

Example: The ancient Romans used a quadrantal to measure their goods accurately.

quadrate

IPA: /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

KK: /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having four sides and four angles, typically in the shape of a square or rectangle.

Example: The garden was designed in a quadrate shape, making it easy to divide into sections.

intransitive verb

Definition: To correspond or agree with something.

Example: The two plans quadrate perfectly, showing they are aligned.

noun

Definition: A shape or object that is square or cube-like, or a specific bone in the skull of certain animals that connects the upper and lower jaws.

Example: The archaeologist discovered a quadrate stone that was perfectly shaped like a cube.

quadratic

IPA: /kwəˈdrætɪk/

KK: /kwɑːˈdrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving the second degree, especially in mathematics, where it refers to equations or expressions that include a variable raised to the power of two.

Example: The quadratic equation can be solved using the quadratic formula.

quadratically

IPA: /kwɒdrəˈkætɪkli/

KK: /kwɑːdrəˈkætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or is based on a quadratic equation or function, often involving the square of a variable.

Example: The area of the square increases quadratically as the length of its sides increases.

quadrature

IPA: //ˈkwɒdʒəˌtʃʊə//

KK: /ˈkwɒdʒəˌtʃʊr/

noun

Definition: A term used in astronomy and mathematics that refers to a specific arrangement or process involving angles or areas, particularly where one celestial body is positioned 90 degrees from another, or the method of creating a square with the same area as a given shape.

Example: In astronomy, the moon is said to be in quadrature with the sun when it is 90 degrees away from the sun in the sky.

quadric

IPA: //ˈkwɒdrɪk//

KK: /ˈkwɒdrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to shapes or surfaces that can be described using quadratic equations, often involving curves or surfaces in geometry.

Example: The mathematician explained the properties of quadric surfaces in his lecture.

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