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Topic: Science

reformulate

IPA: /ˌriːˈfɔːrmjʊleɪt/

KK: /rɪˈfɔrmjʊˌleɪt/

verb

Definition: To create or express something in a new or different way.

Example: The scientist had to reformulate her hypothesis after the new data came in.

reformulation

IPA: /rɪˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˈfɔrmjʊˌleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or developing something again in a different way.

Example: The reformulation of the product improved its taste and nutritional value.

refortification

IPA: /ˌriːfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of strengthening or reinforcing a fort or defensive structure again after it has been weakened or damaged.

Example: The army planned a refortification of the old castle to prepare for potential attacks.

refortify

IPA: /rɪˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/

KK: /rɪˈfɔr.tɪ.faɪ/

verb

Definition: To strengthen or reinforce something again, especially a structure or position that has already been fortified.

Example: The army decided to refortify the castle after the recent attacks.

refract

IPA: /rɪˈfrækt/

KK: /rɪˈfrækt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the direction of light or other waves when they pass through a medium, causing them to bend.

Example: The lens can refract light to focus it on the retina.

refractile

IPA: /rɪˈfræktaɪl/

KK: /rɪˈfræktaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to bend light or other waves as they pass through a medium, changing their direction.

Example: The refractile properties of the glass made it ideal for use in lenses.

refraction

IPA: /rɪˈfrækʃən/

KK: /rɪˈfrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The bending of light or sound waves when they pass from one material to another, causing a change in direction.

Example: The refraction of light through a prism creates a rainbow effect.

refractive

IPA: /rɪˈfræktɪv/

KK: /rɪˈfræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that bends light or other waves when they pass through it.

Example: The refractive properties of the lens help to focus the light.

refractively

IPA: /rɪˈfræktɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈfræktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the bending of light or other waves when they pass through different materials.

Example: The light travels refractively through the glass, creating beautiful patterns.

refractiveness

IPA: /rɪˈfræktɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈfræktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of bending light as it passes through different materials.

Example: The refractiveness of the glass allowed for beautiful light patterns in the room.

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