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Topic: Science

reuptake

IPA: //ˌriːˈʌp.teɪk//

KK: /riˈʌpˌteɪk/

noun

Definition: The process by which a neuron takes back a neurotransmitter after it has sent a signal across a gap to another neuron.

Example: The medication works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, which helps improve mood.

reuse

IPA: //riːˈjuːz//

KK: /riˈjuːz/

noun

Definition: The act of using something again instead of throwing it away.

Example: The reuse of plastic bottles can help reduce waste.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something again after it has been used before, often after making it suitable for use.

Example: We should reuse plastic bags instead of throwing them away.

reutilize

IPA: /ˌriːjuːtəˈlaɪz/

KK: /riˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To use something again or for a different purpose.

Example: We can reutilize old materials to create new products.

revaccinate

IPA: /ˌriːˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

KK: /rɪˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

verb

Definition: To give someone a vaccine again after they have already been vaccinated.

Example: The health department decided to revaccinate all children to ensure they were protected against the disease.

revaccination

IPA: /ˌriːˌvæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌvæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving someone a vaccine again after some time has passed since their last vaccination.

Example: Revaccination is important to ensure continued immunity against certain diseases.

revalidate

IPA: /ˌriːˈvælɪdeɪt/

KK: /riˈvælɪˌdeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To confirm that something is valid or acceptable again after it has been checked or reviewed.

Example: The team had to revalidate the data before publishing the report.

revalidation

IPA: /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of confirming or checking again to ensure something is still valid or acceptable.

Example: The revalidation of the certification is required every two years.

revealable

IPA: /rɪˈviːləbəl/

KK: /rɪˈviːləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be shown or made known.

Example: The hidden message is revealable with the right technique.

revealer

IPA: /rɪˈviːlər/

KK: /rɪˈviːlər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something known or visible that was previously hidden or unknown.

Example: The detective was a revealer of secrets, uncovering truths that others wanted to keep hidden.

reverberate

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːbəreɪt/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrbəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To echo or reflect sound repeatedly, or to have a lasting impact or effect.

Example: The sound of the bell reverberated through the valley.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a sound to echo or bounce back repeatedly.

Example: The sound of the bell reverberated through the empty hall.

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