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Topic: Science

squelch

IPA: /skwɛltʃ/

KK: /skwɛltʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a soft, wet sound, like the noise made when walking on mud or wet ground.

Example: As I walked through the muddy field, my shoes began to squelch with every step.

noun

Definition: A sound made when something is squished or crushed, often resembling a wet or squishy noise.

Example: The squelch of mud under my boots made it clear that the ground was very wet.

transitive verb

Definition: To crush or squash something, often by stepping on it, or to silence or suppress something forcefully.

Example: The teacher had to squelch the rumors about the upcoming test.

squelched

IPA: /skwɛltʃt/

KK: /skwɛltʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been suppressed or silenced, often in a forceful way.

Example: The protest was squelched by the authorities before it could gain momentum.

verb

Definition: To make a soft, squishing sound, often when stepping on something wet or soft.

Example: The children squelched through the muddy puddles after the rain.

squirt

IPA: /skwɜrt/

KK: /skwɜrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release liquid in a quick, forceful stream.

Example: The child loves to squirt water from the hose during summer.

noun

Definition: A small jet or stream of liquid that is forced out of a container or instrument.

Example: He gave the plant a squirt of water from the bottle.

transitive verb

Definition: To force a liquid to come out in a thin stream from a small opening.

Example: She decided to squirt some ketchup on her fries.

stabile

IPA: /ˈsteɪbəl/

KK: /ˈstæbəl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to move or change; fixed in place or position.

Example: The structure was designed to be stabile, ensuring it would not shift during an earthquake.

noun

Definition: A type of abstract sculpture that is made of metal and is designed to be stationary, unlike a mobile which has moving parts.

Example: The artist created a stunning stabile that added a modern touch to the gallery.

stabilise

IPA: /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something steady or secure, preventing it from changing or falling.

Example: The engineer worked to stabilise the structure after the earthquake.

stability

IPA: /stəˈbɪləti/

KK: /stəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being steady and not changing, which allows something to remain the same over time or resist change.

Example: The stability of the economy is crucial for the growth of businesses.

stabilization

IPA: /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of making something stable or steady, often used in contexts like health, economics, or engineering.

Example: The stabilization of the economy is crucial for long-term growth.

stabilize

IPA: /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become steady and not change or move suddenly.

Example: The economy began to stabilize after the recession.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something steady or firm so that it does not change or move easily.

Example: The engineer worked to stabilize the structure after the earthquake.

stabilizer

IPA: /ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A device or substance that helps to keep something steady or balanced, preventing it from moving too much or changing too quickly.

Example: The stabilizer on the airplane helped it fly smoothly through turbulent weather.

stable

IPA: /ˈsteɪ.bəl/

KK: /ˈsteɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Not easily changed or likely to fall apart; steady and reliable.

Example: The bridge is stable enough to support heavy trucks.

intransitive verb

Definition: To live in a building where horses are kept.

Example: The horses stable in the barn during the winter months.

noun

Definition: A building where domestic animals, especially horses and cattle, are kept and fed.

Example: The horses were kept in a large stable near the farm.

transitive verb

Definition: To put or keep something in a building where horses are kept.

Example: The farmer decided to stable the horses for the night to protect them from the storm.

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