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Topic: Science

aseismic

IPA: /eɪˈseɪzmɪk/

KK: /eɪˈsɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not produce or is not affected by seismic activity, such as earthquakes.

Example: The aseismic design of the building ensures it remains safe during an earthquake.

asepsis

IPA: /əˈsɛp.sɪs/

KK: /əˈsɛp.sɪs/

noun

Definition: The practice of keeping an area or object free from harmful germs and bacteria to prevent infection.

Example: In the operating room, asepsis is crucial to ensure patient safety during surgery.

aseptic

IPA: /əˈsɛptɪk/

KK: /əˈsɛptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not containing harmful germs or bacteria; clean and safe from infection.

Example: The doctor used aseptic techniques to ensure the surgery was safe.

aseptically

IPA: /əˈsɛptɪkli/

KK: /əˈsɛptɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that prevents contamination by harmful bacteria or viruses.

Example: The laboratory was designed to operate aseptically to ensure accurate results.

asexually

IPA: /eɪˈsɛkʃuəli/

KK: /eɪˈsɛkʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not involve sexual activity or attraction.

Example: Some plants reproduce asexually, meaning they do not need a partner to create new plants.

ash

IPA: /æʃ/

KK: /æʃ/

noun

Definition: The soft gray or black powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, especially the remains of something that has been cremated or decayed.

Example: After the campfire burned out, all that was left was a pile of ash.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn something into ash, usually by burning it.

Example: The scientist will ash the tissue sample to study its components.

ashless

IPA: /ˈæʃləs/

KK: /ˈæʃləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not produce ash when burned.

Example: The new fuel is ashless, making it cleaner for the environment.

asparagine

IPA: /ˌæspəˈrænin/

KK: /æspəˈrænin/

noun

Definition: A type of amino acid that is found in many proteins and is important for various biological functions. It can be derived from aspartic acid and is present in some plants, especially asparagus.

Example: Asparagine plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in the body.

aspartate

IPA: //əˈspɔːrteɪt//

KK: /æˈspɔrˌteɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from aspartic acid, often found in various biological processes.

Example: Aspartate plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins in the body.

aspect

IPA: /ˈæs.pɛkt/

KK: /ˈæspɛkt/

noun

Definition: A particular part or feature of something that can be considered or looked at.

Example: We need to consider every aspect of the project before making a decision.

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