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Topic: Science

subclinical

IPA: /sʌbˈklɪnɪkəl/

KK: /sʌbˈklɪnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a condition or disease that does not show obvious symptoms or effects that can be detected by standard medical tests.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a subclinical infection that did not show any visible symptoms.

subclinically

IPA: /sʌbˈklɪnɪkli/

KK: /sʌbˈklɪnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not show obvious symptoms or signs of a disease or condition, often detected only through tests.

Example: The patient was subclinically affected by the condition, showing no visible symptoms.

subcluster

IPA: //sʌbˈklʌstər//

KK: /sʌbˈklʌstər/

noun

Definition: A smaller group that is part of a larger group, often used in contexts like data analysis or biology.

Example: The researchers identified a subcluster of similar species within the larger group.

subcollection

IPA: /ˌsʌb.kəˈlɛk.ʃən/

KK: /sʌb.kəˈlɛk.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A smaller group that is part of a larger collection.

Example: The library has a subcollection of rare books that are not available to the public.

subcomponent

IPA: /sʌbˈkɒmpənənt/

KK: /sʌbˈkɒmpəˌnənt/

noun

Definition: A part of a larger component, often used in electronics or machinery, that helps to make up the whole.

Example: The engineer replaced the faulty subcomponent to ensure the device worked properly.

subcool

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌkuːl/

KK: /sʌbˈkuːl/

verb

Definition: To lower the temperature of a liquid refrigerant below its saturation point without changing its state.

Example: The technician decided to subcool the refrigerant to improve the system's efficiency.

subcooled

IPA: //sʌbˈkuːld//

KK: /sʌbˈkuːld/

adjective

Definition: Describing a liquid that is at a lower temperature than what is needed for it to boil at a specific pressure.

Example: The subcooled liquid flowed smoothly through the pipes without vaporizing.

subcooling

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌkuːlɪŋ/

KK: /sʌbˈkuːlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of cooling a liquid to a temperature lower than its saturation temperature at a specific pressure.

Example: Subcooling is important in refrigeration systems to improve efficiency.

subcortical

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈkɔːrtɪkəl/

KK: /sʌbˈkɔrtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of the brain that is located beneath the outer layer called the cerebral cortex.

Example: The subcortical structures play a crucial role in regulating emotions and memory.

subcritical

IPA: /sʌbˈkrɪtɪkəl/

KK: /sʌbˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a quantity of fissionable material that is not enough to start a nuclear chain reaction or is below a certain critical level.

Example: The experiment was conducted with subcritical amounts of uranium to ensure safety.

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