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Topic: Science

superovulated

IPA: //ˌsuːpərˈoʊvjʊleɪtɪd//

KK: /sjuːpərˈoʊvjʊleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where an organism produces more than the usual number of eggs during a reproductive cycle.

Example: The researchers studied the effects of superovulated mice on fertility treatments.

verb

Definition: To cause an organism, especially a female animal, to produce more than the usual number of eggs during a single reproductive cycle.

Example: The researchers superovulated the mice to collect more eggs for their study.

superovulation

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˌoʊvjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /suːpərˌoʊvjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of producing a large number of eggs during one ovulation, often due to hormonal treatment.

Example: Superovulation is commonly used in fertility treatments to increase the number of eggs available for retrieval.

superoxide

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌaɪˌkaɪd//

KK: /suːpərˈaɪˌkaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains a specific anion made of two oxygen atoms, often involved in various chemical reactions.

Example: Superoxide is often produced in biological systems as a byproduct of oxygen metabolism.

superparasitism

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈpærəˌsaɪtɪzəm/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈpærəˌsaɪtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition where one type of parasite infests another parasite, or when multiple parasites of the same kind infect a single host.

Example: Superparasitism can lead to increased competition among parasites for resources within the host.

superphosphate

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌfɒsfeɪt//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌfɒsfeɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of fertilizer made by treating mineral phosphates with sulfuric acid, which makes the phosphates soluble and usable for plants.

Example: Farmers often use superphosphate to improve the growth of their crops.

superphysical

IPA: /suːpərˈfɪzɪkəl/

KK: /suːpərˈfɪzɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that goes beyond the physical realm or is not explained by physical laws, often relating to supernatural or extraordinary phenomena.

Example: The concept of superphysical beings challenges our understanding of reality.

superplastic

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌplæstɪk//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing materials that can be easily shaped or deformed at high temperatures with little stress.

Example: The engineers used superplastic materials to create complex shapes for the aircraft components.

noun

Definition: A material that can be easily shaped or molded at high temperatures without breaking.

Example: The engineers used a superplastic to create complex shapes for the new product.

superplasticity

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈplæstɪsɪti/

KK: /ˌsuːpərplæstɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a solid material to undergo large deformations without breaking, often occurring at high temperatures.

Example: The metal exhibited superplasticity, allowing it to be shaped into complex forms without cracking.

superposable

IPA: /suːˈpɜːrˌpoʊzəbl/

KK: /sjuːˈpɜːrˌpoʊzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be placed on top of something else so that they match perfectly.

Example: The two images are superposable, allowing for precise alignment in the design.

superpose

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈpoʊz/

KK: /suːpərˈpoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To place one thing directly over another so that they align or coincide in some way.

Example: In the experiment, we will superpose the two images to see how they interact.

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