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Topic: Science

subsystem

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm//

KK: /sʌbˌsɪstəm/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger system that has its own specific function or purpose.

Example: The control subsystem is responsible for managing the temperature in the building.

subtaxon

IPA: /sʌbˈtæksɒn/

KK: /sʌbˈtæksɒn/

noun

Definition: A category that is part of a larger group in biological classification.

Example: The scientist discovered a new subtaxon within the existing species.

subtend

IPA: /sʌbˈtɛnd/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To form an angle with a line or to be opposite to something, often used in geometry. It can also mean to support or surround something, like how leaves can support flowers.

Example: In a triangle, each side subtends an angle at the opposite vertex.

subterminal

IPA: //sʌbˈtɜːrmɪnəl//

KK: /sʌbˈtɜrmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is located close to the end of a structure or area, but not exactly at the end.

Example: The subterminal point of the railway line is just a few meters from the final station.

subterranean

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.n/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛr.ə.neɪ.ən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is located or occurs beneath the surface of the earth.

Example: The archaeologists discovered subterranean tunnels that had been used centuries ago.

subterraneous

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.əs/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛrənɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or existing below the surface of the ground.

Example: The subterraneous tunnels were used for secret transportation.

subterraneously

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.əs.li/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛrənˌli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is underground or beneath the surface.

Example: The roots of the trees grow subterraneously, reaching deep into the soil.

subtherapeutic

IPA: //sʌbˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk//

KK: /sʌbˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a dosage that is lower than what is needed to effectively treat a disease or condition.

Example: The doctor prescribed a subtherapeutic dose of the medication to avoid side effects.

subthreshold

IPA: /sʌbˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld/

KK: /sʌbˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Not strong enough to be noticed or to cause a reaction.

Example: The subthreshold stimulus did not elicit any noticeable response from the participants.

subtilin

IPA: //sʌbˈtɪlɪn//

KK: /sʌbˈtɪlɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic peptide produced by a specific bacterium that helps fight against certain harmful bacteria and fungi.

Example: Subtilin is used in some medical treatments to combat infections caused by gram-positive bacteria.

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