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Topic: Science

tegumen

IPA: /tɛˈɡuːmən/

KK: /tɛˈɡumən/

noun

Definition: A protective covering or layer, often found in biological contexts, similar to a tegmen.

Example: The tegumen serves as a vital protective layer for the delicate structures beneath it.

tegument

IPA: /ˈtɛɡjʊmənt/

KK: /tɛgjumənt/

noun

Definition: A natural outer covering or layer that protects or encloses something.

Example: The tegument of the fish helps protect it from predators and environmental factors.

tektite

IPA: /ˈtɛktaɪt/

KK: /ˈtɛktaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of glassy material that is formed from the impact of a meteorite, usually having a rounded shape.

Example: Scientists found a tektite in the desert, which was formed by a meteorite impact.

telangiectasia

IPA: /ˌtɛl.æŋ.kiˈɛk.teɪ.ʒə/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiːɛkˈteɪziə/

noun

Definition: A condition where small blood vessels, called capillaries, become enlarged and visible on the skin, often appearing as red, blue, or purple spots.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with telangiectasia after noticing the red spots on her face.

telangiectasis

IPA: /ˌtɛl.æŋ.kiˈɛk.tə.sɪs/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiˈɛk.tə.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where small blood vessels, especially capillaries, become enlarged or dilated, often appearing as red or purple lines on the skin.

Example: The doctor explained that telangiectasis can occur due to various factors, including sun exposure and aging.

telangiectatic

IPA: /ˌtɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktætɪk/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where small blood vessels become dilated and visible on the skin's surface.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient had telangiectatic lesions on her face.

telekinesis

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈkiːnɪsɪs/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The ability to move objects without touching them, often thought to be a supernatural power.

Example: In the movie, the character uses telekinesis to lift objects with her mind.

telekinetic

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.

Example: In the movie, the main character discovers her telekinetic powers and can move things just by thinking about them.

telekinetically

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪkli/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves moving objects with the mind without physical interaction.

Example: She could move the book telekinetically, without touching it at all.

telemeter

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌmiːtə/

KK: /tɛlɪˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and sends information about a distance or quantity, often using radio signals.

Example: The scientist used a telemeter to monitor the temperature of the remote location.

transitive verb

Definition: To automatically measure and send data from a remote source, such as a spacecraft or power grid.

Example: The scientists used a device to telemeter the data from the satellite back to Earth.

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