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Topic: Science

terraforming

IPA: /ˈtɛr.ə.fɔː.mɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɛrɪˌfɔrmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the environment of a planet or moon to make it more like Earth, so that humans can live there.

Example: Scientists are researching the possibilities of terraforming Mars to support human life.

verb

Definition: The process of modifying a planet or moon to make it more Earth-like, often by changing its atmosphere, temperature, or surface to support human life.

Example: Scientists are researching the possibilities of terraforming Mars to make it habitable for humans.

terrane

IPA: /tɛˈreɪn/

KK: /tɛˈreɪn/

noun

Definition: A region or area that is characterized by a specific type of rock or rock formations.

Example: Geologists study the terrane to understand the geological history of the region.

terrella

IPA: /tɛˈrɛlə/

KK: /tɛˈrɛlə/

noun

Definition: A small model of the Earth or a celestial body, often used for educational purposes.

Example: The teacher used a terrella to demonstrate the Earth's rotation and revolution around the sun.

terrestrial

IPA: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəl/

KK: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to land or the earth, especially in contrast to water or air; describes plants or animals that live on land.

Example: The terrestrial plants in the garden thrive in the sunlight.

noun

Definition: A being or creature that lives on the earth, as opposed to those that live in water or in the air.

Example: The terrestrial species are adapted to life on land.

terrestrially

IPA: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəli/

KK: /tɛˈrɛstrɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the Earth or land.

Example: The plants grow terrestrially, thriving in the soil and sunlight.

terrigenous

IPA: /tɛˈrɪdʒɪnəs/

KK: /tɛrˈdʒɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sediments that come from land, often due to erosion, and found in ocean environments.

Example: The terrigenous sediments were deposited on the ocean floor after heavy rainfall.

tertian

IPA: /ˈtɜːrʃən/

KK: /ˈtɜrʃən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that happens every third day or at intervals of about 48 hours.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient had a tertian fever, which recurred every other day.

noun

Definition: A type of fever that occurs every other day, often associated with certain diseases like malaria.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with tertian fever after observing his symptoms.

tessellation

IPA: /ˌtɛsəˈleɪʃən/

KK: /tɛsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A pattern made by covering a surface with shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Example: The artist created a beautiful tessellation using colorful geometric shapes.

tesseract

IPA: /ˈtɛsərækt/

KK: /ˈtɛsərækt/

noun

Definition: A geometric shape that is the four-dimensional version of a cube, consisting of eight cubical cells.

Example: In science fiction, a tesseract is often used to represent higher dimensions and complex spaces.

tesseral

IPA: /ˈtɛsərəl/

KK: /ˈtɛsərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to small, tile-like pieces or units, often used in geometry or art, particularly in the context of patterns or arrangements in space.

Example: The artist used tesseral designs to create a beautiful mosaic on the floor.

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