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Topic: Science

ternary

IPA: /ˈtɜːnəri/

KK: /ˈtɜrnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Made up of three parts or elements, or arranged in groups of three.

Example: The ternary system is often used in computer science to represent data.

noun

Definition: A set or group that consists of three parts or elements.

Example: In mathematics, a ternary system is one that uses three different values.

ternate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜrnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in groups of three or having three parts.

Example: The plant has a ternate leaf structure, with three leaflets on each stem.

ternion

IPA: /ˈtɜːrniən/

KK: /ˈtɜrnɪən/

noun

Definition: A group or set of three items or elements considered together.

Example: The artist created a ternion of sculptures that represented the three stages of life.

terpene

IPA: /ˈtɜːrpiːn/

KK: /ˈtɜrˌpin/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers, and is used in various chemical processes.

Example: Limonene is a common terpene found in citrus fruits.

terpenic

IPA: /tɜːrˈpɛnɪk/

KK: /tɜrˈpɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a class of organic compounds known as terpenes, which are found in many plants and are often responsible for their fragrance.

Example: The terpenic compounds in the essential oil give it a strong, pleasant smell.

terpenoid

IPA: /ˈtɜːrpəˌnɔɪd/

KK: /tɜrˈpeɪnɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A group of natural or man-made chemical compounds that come from a substance called isoprene. These compounds are often found in plants and are used in products like perfumes and food flavors.

Example: The terpenoid compounds in the plant give it a unique aroma.

terpineol

IPA: //tɜːrˈpiːnɪɒl//

KK: /tɜrˈpinˌoʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of alcohol that comes in three forms and is found in the essential oils of some plants. It is often used in making perfumes, soaps, and medicines.

Example: The perfume contained terpineol, giving it a pleasant floral scent.

terpinol

IPA: /ˈtɜːrpɪnɔːl/

KK: /tɜrˈpɪnˌoʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a pleasant smell, often used in perfumes and as a solvent.

Example: The fragrance of the soap was enhanced by the addition of terpinol.

terpolymer

IPA: /tɜːrˈpɒlɪmə/

KK: /tɜrˈpɒlɪmər/

noun

Definition: A type of material made from three different building blocks called monomers, which are combined together to form a larger structure.

Example: The new terpolymer is used in the production of flexible plastics.

terraform

IPA: /ˈtɛr.ə.fɔːrm/

KK: /ˈtɛrɪfɔrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the environment of a planet to make it more like Earth, especially by altering its landscape and atmosphere.

Example: Scientists hope to terraform Mars to make it suitable for human life.

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