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Topic: Science

reflectorize

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktəraɪz/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a surface capable of reflecting light, often through a special treatment or coating.

Example: The company plans to reflectorize the road signs to improve visibility at night.

reflex

IPA: /ˈrɪflɛks/

KK: /ˈrɪflɛks/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an automatic or involuntary action that happens in response to a stimulus, like blinking or sneezing.

Example: The reflex action of blinking protects the eyes from dust.

noun

Definition: A natural, automatic response to something that happens, often without thinking about it.

Example: When the doctor tapped my knee, my leg kicked out in a reflex action.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to bend, turn back, or reflect.

Example: The mirror reflexes the light, creating a bright reflection.

reflexed

IPA: /rɪˈflɛkst/

KK: /rɪˈflɛkst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is turned or bent backward or downward.

Example: The reflexed leaves of the plant give it a unique appearance.

verb

Definition: To bend or turn back, often used in the context of a physical movement or response.

Example: The gymnast reflexed her body to avoid falling off the balance beam.

reflexion

IPA: /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

KK: /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A term used mainly in British English that refers to the act of reflecting or the image seen in a mirror or other reflective surface.

Example: The reflexion of the mountains in the lake was breathtaking.

reflexivity

IPA: /rɪˈflɛksɪvɪti/

KK: /rɪˈflɛksɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The state in which something refers back to itself or is self-referential.

Example: In mathematics, reflexivity is an important property of relations.

reflexly

IPA: /rɪˈflɛksli/

KK: /rɪˈflɛksli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens automatically or without conscious thought, often as a response to a stimulus.

Example: She reflexly pulled her hand back when the hot pan touched her skin.

refloat

IPA: /rɪˈfloʊt/

KK: /rɪˈfloʊt/

verb

Definition: To make something that has sunk float again.

Example: The rescue team worked hard to refloat the stranded boat.

refluence

IPA: /rɪˈfluːəns/

KK: /rɪˈfluːəns/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of flowing back, especially in reference to water or other liquids.

Example: The refluence of the tide created a unique landscape along the shore.

reflux

IPA: /ˈriːflʌks/

KK: /ˈriːflʌks/

intransitive verb

Definition: To flow back or return, especially in a liquid form.

Example: The stomach acid can reflux into the esophagus, causing discomfort.

noun

Definition: A condition where a substance flows back, often used in medical or chemical contexts.

Example: The doctor explained that acid reflux can cause discomfort after eating.

transitive verb

Definition: To heat a liquid in a special container so that the steam produced is cooled and returned to the liquid for further boiling.

Example: The chemist used a reflux method to purify the solution.

reforge

IPA: /rɪˈfɔrdʒ/

KK: /rɪˈfɔrdʒ/

verb

Definition: To shape or create something again, often by heating and hammering, or to reform or rebuild something that has been damaged or broken.

Example: The blacksmith will reforge the old sword into a new one.

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