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Topic: Science

tetracid

IPA: /ˈtɛtrəsɪd/

KK: /tɛtrəsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that can react with four molecules of a simple acid or contains four replaceable hydrogen atoms.

Example: The tetracid compound can neutralize four moles of a monobasic acid.

noun

Definition: A type of acid that has four hydrogen atoms that can be replaced in chemical reactions.

Example: Tetracids are important in various chemical processes due to their ability to donate multiple protons.

tetracycline

IPA: //ˌtɛtrəˈsaɪkliːn//

KK: /ˈtɛtrəˌsaɪklin/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to treat various infections and is derived from certain bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed tetracycline to help clear up the infection.

tetrad

IPA: /ˈtɛtræd/

KK: /ˈtɛtræd/

noun

Definition: A group or set of four items or elements.

Example: In mathematics, a tetrad can refer to a set of four points that define a geometric shape.

tetradic

IPA: /tɛˈtrædɪk/

KK: /tɛˈtrædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of four or having four parts, especially in terms of symmetry.

Example: The design of the logo is tetradic, featuring four distinct colors arranged symmetrically.

tetrafluoride

IPA: /ˈtɛtrəˌfluəˌraɪd/

KK: /tɛtrəˈfluəˌraɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that contains four fluorine atoms in each molecule.

Example: Tetrafluoride is often used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties.

tetragon

IPA: /ˈtɛtrəˌɡɒn/

KK: /tɛtrəˌgɒn/

noun

Definition: A shape that has four sides and four angles, also known as a quadrilateral.

Example: A square is a type of tetragon.

tetragonal

IPA: /tɛˈtræɡənl/

KK: /tɛˈtræɡənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape or structure that has four sides or angles, typically with specific properties in geometry.

Example: The crystal structure of the mineral is tetragonal, meaning it has four equal sides and right angles.

tetragonally

IPA: /ˌtɛtrəˈɡɒnəli/

KK: /tɛtrəˈgɒnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a shape with four sides and four angles, like a square or rectangle.

Example: The crystals formed tetragonally, giving them a unique geometric structure.

tetrahedral

IPA: /ˌtɛtrəˈhɛdrəl/

KK: /tɛtrəˈhɛdrəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that has four triangular faces, like a pyramid with a triangular base.

Example: The scientist used a tetrahedral model to explain the molecular structure.

tetrahedrally

IPA: /ˌtɛtrəˈhɛdrəli/

KK: /tɛtrəˈhɛdrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a tetrahedron, which is a three-dimensional shape with four triangular faces.

Example: The molecules in the compound are arranged tetrahedrally, giving it a unique structure.

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