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Topic: Science

scours

IPA: /skaʊrz/

KK: /skaʊrz/

noun

Definition: A condition in animals, especially horses and cattle, characterized by severe diarrhea, often due to an intestinal infection.

Example: The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with scours after noticing the symptoms of diarrhea.

verb

Definition: To clean or search thoroughly, often by rubbing or scrubbing.

Example: She scours the kitchen to make sure it's spotless before the guests arrive.

scramjet

IPA: //ˈskræmˌdʒɛt//

KK: /ˈskræmˌdʒɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of engine used in aircraft that operates by burning fuel in the fast-moving air that enters the engine, allowing the aircraft to fly at very high speeds.

Example: The new scramjet technology could revolutionize air travel by enabling planes to reach hypersonic speeds.

scrap

IPA: /skræp/

KK: /skræp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a physical fight or scuffle, usually using one's fists.

Example: The two boys decided to scrap after school over a misunderstanding.

noun

Definition: A small piece or bit of something, often leftover or discarded.

Example: He picked up a scrap of paper from the floor.

transitive verb

Definition: To get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted, often by breaking it down into smaller pieces or selling it for parts.

Example: The company decided to scrap the old machinery and buy new equipment.

scrapie

IPA: /ˈskreɪpi/

KK: /ˈskreɪpi/

noun

Definition: A serious and often deadly disease that affects sheep and goats, causing severe itching, loss of coordination, and damage to the brain and nervous system.

Example: The farmer was concerned about the outbreak of scrapie in his flock of sheep.

scraping

IPA: /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The material or substance that has been removed from a surface by scraping.

Example: After scraping the paint off the wall, there was a pile of scraping on the floor.

verb

Definition: To remove a layer or surface from something using a sharp object or tool.

Example: She is scraping the paint off the old chair to refinish it.

screening

IPA: /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskrinɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of examining or testing something, often to find problems or to check for specific qualities, such as in health checks or movie showings.

Example: The screening of the new film attracted a large audience.

scrofula

IPA: /ˈskrɒfjʊlə/

KK: /ˈskroʊfələ/

noun

Definition: A type of tuberculosis that mainly affects the lymph nodes, particularly in the neck, and is often seen in children. It can be spread through unpasteurized milk from infected cows.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the child with scrofula after examining the swollen lymph nodes in his neck.

scrofulous

IPA: /ˈskrɒf.jə.ləs/

KK: /ˈskroʊfələs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a disease that causes swelling of the lymph nodes, or having a dirty or unhealthy appearance; can also refer to moral corruption.

Example: The scrofulous condition of the old building made it look abandoned and uninviting.

scrutinise

IPA: /ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/

KK: /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To look at something very carefully in order to understand it or find any mistakes.

Example: The teacher will scrutinise the students' essays for errors.

scrutinize

IPA: /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

KK: /ˈskrutəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To look at something very carefully and in detail to understand it better or to find any mistakes.

Example: The detective had to scrutinize the evidence to solve the case.

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