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Topic: Science

surface

IPA: /ˈsɜːrfɪs/

KK: /ˈsɜrfɪs/

adjective

Definition: Related to the outer layer or top part of something, often seeming real but not necessarily true.

Example: The surface details of the painting were beautiful, but the deeper meaning was hidden.

noun

Definition: The outer or top layer of something, which can be flat or curved, and separates it from the environment or other objects.

Example: The surface of the water was calm and reflective.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or apply a layer to something, such as a table or a road.

Example: They decided to surface the driveway with new asphalt.

surfactant

IPA: //sɜːrˈfæktənt//

KK: /sɜrˈfæktənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps reduce the surface tension of liquids, making it easier for them to spread or mix. It is often used in cleaning products and in the lungs to help keep air sacs open.

Example: Surfactants are commonly found in soaps and detergents to help them clean better.

surficial

IPA: /sɜːrˈfɪʃəl/

KK: /sɜrˈfɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring on the surface of the earth.

Example: The surficial layers of soil are important for agriculture.

surge

IPA: /sɜːrdʒ/

KK: /sɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly increase or move forward in a powerful way, often like waves.

Example: The crowd surged forward when the concert started.

noun

Definition: A sudden and powerful increase or movement, often referring to waves, emotions, or electrical currents.

Example: There was a surge of excitement in the crowd when the concert began.

transitive verb

Definition: To gradually loosen or make something less tight, especially a cable or rope.

Example: The sailor had to surge the cable to adjust the sail.

surgery

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

KK: /ˈsɜr dʒə ri/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure where a doctor operates on a patient to treat a disease or injury, often involving cutting into the body.

Example: She had to undergo surgery to remove her appendix.

surgical

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˈsɜr.dʒɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to medical operations performed by doctors to treat injuries or diseases.

Example: The doctor used surgical techniques to remove the tumor safely.

surgically

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkli/

KK: /ˈsɜrɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves surgery, often referring to medical procedures performed by a surgeon.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumor would be removed surgically to ensure the best outcome.

surging

IPA: /ˈsɜrdʒɪŋ/

KK: /sɜrdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action or event of suddenly increasing or moving forward with great force.

Example: The surging of the crowd during the concert created an electric atmosphere.

verb

Definition: To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward, often in a wave-like motion.

Example: The crowd began surging forward when the concert started.

surjection

IPA: /sɜːrˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /sɜrˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: In mathematics, a type of function where every element in the target set is mapped to by at least one element from the domain.

Example: The function f(x) = x^2 is not a surjection when the target set is all real numbers.

surjective

IPA: //sɜːrˈdʒɛktɪv//

KK: /sɜrˈdʒɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of function in mathematics where every element in the target set is mapped to by at least one element from the domain.

Example: In mathematics, a function is called surjective if it covers every element in the target set.

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