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Topic: Science

throughput

IPA: /ˈθruːpʊt/

KK: /ˈθruːpʊt/

noun

Definition: The amount of work or information that can be processed or produced in a given time period.

Example: The network's throughput increased significantly after the upgrade.

thrust

IPA: /θrʌst/

KK: /θrʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To push or drive something forward with force, often in a sudden or strong manner.

Example: The knight thrust his sword forward during the battle.

noun

Definition: A strong push or force that moves something forward, often used to describe a sudden or powerful action.

Example: The knight delivered a swift thrust with his sword during the duel.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or drive something with force, often suddenly or violently.

Example: He thrust the door open to let in the fresh air.

thulium

IPA: /ˈθuːliəm/

KK: /ˈθuːliəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery metal that is part of the rare-earth elements, used in various applications including medical x-ray units.

Example: Thulium is used in some medical devices due to its unique properties.

thumbprint

IPA: /ˈθʌmˌprɪnt/

KK: /θʌmpprɪnt/

noun

Definition: A mark or impression left by the thumb, often used for identification purposes.

Example: The detective found a thumbprint on the glass that helped solve the case.

thunderbolt

IPA: /ˈθʌndərˌboʊlt/

KK: /ˈθʌndərˌboʊlt/

noun

Definition: A sudden flash of lightning that is often accompanied by a loud noise, known as thunder, and is seen as a powerful and striking event.

Example: The thunderbolt struck the tree, splitting it in half.

thylakoid

IPA: /ˈθaɪləˌkɔɪd/

KK: /θaɪləˌkɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A small, sac-like structure found in the chloroplasts of plant cells that plays a key role in photosynthesis by containing chlorophyll and other pigments.

Example: The thylakoid membranes are essential for the process of photosynthesis in plants.

thymectomy

IPA: /θaɪˈmɛk.tə.mi/

KK: /θaɪˈmɛk.tə.mi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure in which the thymus gland is removed from the body.

Example: The doctor recommended a thymectomy to treat the patient's condition.

thymic

IPA: /ˈθaɪmɪk/

KK: /ˈθaɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the thymus, a small organ in the body that is important for the immune system.

Example: The thymic tissue plays a crucial role in the development of T-cells.

thymidine

IPA: /θaɪˈmɪdiːn/

KK: /ˈθaɪmɪˌdiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of nucleoside that is made up of thymine and deoxyribose, and is an important component of DNA.

Example: Thymidine is essential for DNA synthesis in living organisms.

thymine

IPA: /ˈθaɪmiːn/

KK: /ˈθaɪmin/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is one of the building blocks of DNA, helping to store genetic information.

Example: Thymine pairs with adenine in the structure of DNA.

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