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Topic: Science

submersion

IPA: /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

KK: /səbˈmɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of putting something underwater or the condition of being completely covered by water.

Example: The submersion of the city during the flood caused significant damage.

submetacentric

IPA: //sʌbˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk//

KK: /sʌbmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of chromosome where the centromere is located between the end and the middle, resulting in one arm being longer than the other.

Example: The submetacentric chromosomes are important for understanding genetic variations.

submicron

IPA: /sʌbˈmaɪ.kɒn/

KK: /sʌbˈmaɪkrən/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is smaller than one micron in size, often used to describe particles or measurements.

Example: The researchers focused on submicron particles to improve the efficiency of the filtration system.

submicroscopic

IPA: /ˌsʌbmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /sʌbˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to things that are so small that they cannot be seen with a regular optical microscope.

Example: The scientist studied submicroscopic particles to understand their behavior.

submillimeter

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈmɪlɪˌmɪtə/

KK: /sʌbˈmɪlɪˌmiːtər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is smaller than one millimeter in size.

Example: The researchers used submillimeter technology to measure tiny particles.

submucosa

IPA: /sʌbˈmjuːkəʊsə/

KK: /sʌbˈmjuːkəsə/

noun

Definition: A layer of tissue that is located beneath a mucous membrane, providing support and structure.

Example: The doctor explained that the submucosa contains blood vessels and nerves that help the mucous membrane function properly.

submucosal

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈmjuːsəl/

KK: /sʌbˈmjuːsəl/

adjective

Definition: Located beneath the mucous membrane in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the submucosal layer plays an important role in digestion.

submultiple

IPA: /sʌbˈmʌltəbl/

KK: /sʌbˈmʌltəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a number that can be divided evenly into another number without leaving a remainder.

Example: In mathematics, a submultiple of 12 is 6, because 12 can be divided by 6 exactly.

noun

Definition: A number that can divide another number without leaving a remainder.

Example: In mathematics, 2 is a submultiple of 4 because 4 can be divided by 2 exactly.

submunition

IPA: /sʌbˈmʌnɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbˈmʌnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A type of weapon that is smaller and is released from a larger weapon, like a bomb or missile, before it hits its target.

Example: The military used submunitions to target multiple locations with a single missile.

subnasal

IPA: //sʌbˈneɪ.zəl//

KK: /sʌbˈneɪzl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a position that is situated directly beneath the nose.

Example: The doctor examined the subnasal area for any signs of infection.

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