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Topic: Science

asteroidal

IPA: /ˌæstəˈrɔɪdəl/

KK: /æstəˈrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small rocky body that orbits the sun, similar to a planet but much smaller.

Example: The asteriodal belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

asthenic

IPA: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

KK: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a body type that is thin and lacks muscle, or relating to a state of weakness or lack of energy.

Example: The athlete had an asthenic build, which made him appear more fragile than his competitors.

noun

Definition: A person who has a thin and weak body structure, often characterized by a lack of muscle and fat.

Example: The asthenic individual struggled to keep up with the more athletic members of the team.

asthenosphere

IPA: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪr/

KK: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: A layer of the Earth's structure located below the lithosphere, where the material can flow and deform under pressure.

Example: The tectonic plates move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them.

asthenospheric

IPA: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪrɪk/

KK: /æstˈiːnəˌsfɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the soft layer of the Earth's upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

Example: The asthenospheric layer plays a crucial role in plate tectonics.

astigmatic

IPA: //əˈstɪɡmətɪk//

KK: /əˈstɪɡmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a condition where the eye does not focus light evenly on the retina, causing blurred or distorted vision.

Example: The doctor said my astigmatic vision could be corrected with glasses.

astigmatism

IPA: //əˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm//

KK: /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing properly, causing blurred or distorted vision.

Example: She was diagnosed with astigmatism and needed glasses to see clearly.

astragal

IPA: /əˈstræɡəl/

KK: /əˈstræɡəl/

noun

Definition: A type of narrow, rounded molding that is often used in architecture and furniture design.

Example: The carpenter added an astragal to the door frame for a decorative touch.

astral

IPA: /ˈæstrəl/

KK: /ˈæstrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the stars or resembling them; often used in contexts involving spiritual or supernatural concepts.

Example: Many people believe in astral projection, where the spirit travels outside the physical body.

astrally

IPA: /ˈæstrəli/

KK: /ˈæstrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the stars or outer space, often used in spiritual or metaphysical contexts.

Example: She believed that she could connect with others astrally during her meditation sessions.

astrict

IPA: /əˈstrɪkt/

KK: /ə'strɪkt/

verb

Definition: To bind or limit someone or something, making it unable to move freely or act as desired.

Example: The new rules will astrict the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class.

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