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Topic: Science

attemper

IPA: /əˈtɛmpər/

KK: /əˈtɛmpər/

verb

Definition: To make something less severe or intense by adjusting it, often by mixing or balancing different elements.

Example: The chef decided to attemper the spices in the dish to make it more palatable for the guests.

attentional

IPA: /əˈtɛnʃənl/

KK: /əˈtɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to focus or pay attention to something.

Example: The attentional skills of the students improved after the training.

attenuate

IPA: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/

KK: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having been made thinner, weaker, or less intense; reduced in strength or effect.

Example: The attenuate design of the sculpture gives it an elegant appearance.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become thinner, weaker, or less intense.

Example: The sound began to attenuate as it traveled further away from the source.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something weaker, thinner, or less intense.

Example: The scientist worked to attenuate the virus so it would be safer for use in vaccines.

attenuated

IPA: /əˈtɛnjueɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made weaker or thinner, often in terms of force, effect, or physical thickness.

Example: The attenuated signal was barely audible on the radio.

verb

Definition: To make something weaker or less intense.

Example: The doctor explained that the vaccine would attenuate the virus, making it less harmful.

attenuation

IPA: /əˌtɛn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /əˌtɛn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something weaker or less intense, often referring to signals, waves, or the strength of a material.

Example: The attenuation of the signal made it difficult to hear the conversation clearly.

attenuator

IPA: /əˈtɛn.juˌeɪ.tər/

KK: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A device used to reduce the strength of an electrical signal without causing significant distortion.

Example: The engineer installed an attenuator to ensure the signal remained clear and strong.

attested

IPA: /əˈtɛstɪd/

KK: /əˈtɛstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Certified as true or valid, often supported by evidence or records.

Example: The attested documents confirmed the authenticity of the historical claim.

verb

Definition: To have confirmed or verified something as true or genuine, often through evidence or testimony.

Example: The witness attested to the events that took place during the incident.

attractant

IPA: /əˈtræktənt/

KK: /əˈtræktənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that draws in insects or animals, often used in scientific contexts.

Example: The researchers used a special attractant to lure the insects into the trap.

attractor

IPA: /əˈtræktər/

KK: /əˈtræktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that draws attention or interest, or in physics, a set of properties that a system naturally moves towards.

Example: The bright colors of the flowers make them great attractors for bees and butterflies.

attributable

IPA: /əˈtrɪb.jʊ.tə.bəl/

KK: /əˈtrɪb.jʊ.tə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be assigned or credited to a particular cause or source.

Example: The increase in sales is attributable to the new marketing strategy.

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