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Topic: Science

rhomboid

IPA: /ˈrɒm.bɔɪd/

KK: /ˈrɑmˌbɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a rhombus, which is a four-sided figure with opposite sides that are equal in length and opposite angles that are equal.

Example: The artist used a rhomboid pattern in her painting to create a sense of movement.

noun

Definition: A four-sided shape where opposite sides are equal in length and parallel, but the angles are not right angles and the adjacent sides are of different lengths.

Example: The artist used a rhomboid shape in her painting to create a sense of movement.

rhomboidal

IPA: /ˈrɒm.bɔɪ.dəl/

KK: /ˈrɑːm.bɔɪ.dəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a rhombus, which is a four-sided figure with opposite sides that are equal in length and opposite angles that are equal.

Example: The artist used a rhomboidal pattern in her painting to create a sense of movement.

rhomboideus

IPA: //rɒmˈbɔɪdiəs//

KK: /ˈrɑːmboʊɪdiəs/

noun

Definition: A muscle located in the upper back that connects the spine to the shoulder blade, helping to move and stabilize the shoulder.

Example: The rhomboideus muscle plays an important role in retracting the shoulder blades during certain movements.

rhonchal

IPA: /ˈrɒŋ.kəl/

KK: /rɒŋˈkæl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by rhonchi, which are abnormal sounds heard in the lungs during breathing, often indicating a respiratory condition.

Example: The doctor noted the rhonchal sounds in the patient's lungs during the examination.

rhonchus

IPA: /ˈrɒŋkəs/

KK: /ˈrɒŋkəs/

noun

Definition: A rough, rattling noise made in the chest, often resembling snoring, which occurs when air moves through blocked airways.

Example: The doctor noted a rhonchus during the examination of the patient's lungs.

rhyolite

IPA: /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/

KK: /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of volcanic rock that is fine-grained and similar to granite, often formed from lava and can show flow lines.

Example: The geologist collected a sample of rhyolite to study its mineral composition.

rhyolitic

IPA: /ˌraɪəˈlɪtɪk/

KK: /raɪəˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of volcanic rock that is light in color and has a high silica content.

Example: The geological survey revealed that the area was rich in rhyolitic formations.

ribavirin

IPA: //ˌrɪbəˈvaɪrɪn//

KK: /ˈrɪbəˌvaɪrɪn/

noun

Definition: A man-made medicine that helps fight certain viral infections by stopping the virus from making copies of itself.

Example: The doctor prescribed ribavirin to help treat the patient's viral infection.

ribbonlike

IPA: /ˈrɪbənˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈrɪbənˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the shape or qualities of ribbons, often long and thin.

Example: The dancer wore a beautiful dress with ribbonlike patterns that flowed gracefully as she moved.

riblike

IPA: /ˈrɪblaɪk/

KK: /ˈrɪbˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or structure similar to a rib.

Example: The plant had riblike leaves that gave it a unique appearance.

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