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Topic: Science

turbid

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

KK: /ˈtɜr.bɪd/

adjective

Definition: Cloudy or muddy due to the presence of particles or sediment; not clear.

Example: The river was turbid after the heavy rain, making it difficult to see the bottom.

turbidimeter

IPA: /tɜːrˈbɪdɪˌmɛtə/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure how much light is blocked by particles in a liquid, helping to determine the clarity or turbidity of that liquid.

Example: The scientist used a turbidimeter to analyze the water quality in the river.

turbidimetric

IPA: /tɜːrˌbɪdəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdəˌmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of measuring the cloudiness or turbidity of a liquid using a device called a turbidimeter.

Example: The turbidimetric analysis showed a significant increase in water pollution levels.

turbidimetry

IPA: /tɜːrˈbɪdɪˌmɛtri/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdɪˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring how cloudy or unclear a liquid is, using a special device called a turbidimeter.

Example: The scientist used turbidimetry to analyze the water quality in the river.

turbidite

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪdaɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪdaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of sediment that is created when a mixture of water and sediment flows down a slope, usually found at the bottom of the ocean or lakes.

Example: The geologists studied the turbidite layers to understand the history of the underwater landscape.

turbidity

IPA: /tɜːrˈbɪdəti/

KK: /tɜrˈbɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The condition in which a liquid is cloudy or unclear due to the presence of small particles or impurities.

Example: The turbidity of the river increased after the heavy rain, making the water murky.

turbidness

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being cloudy or unclear, often due to the presence of suspended particles in a liquid.

Example: The turbidness of the river made it difficult to see the fish swimming below the surface.

turbinal

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪnəl/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a cone-like shape, often used in anatomy to refer to structures resembling a cone.

Example: The turbinal bones in the nasal cavity help to warm and humidify the air we breathe.

noun

Definition: A type of bone in the nasal cavity that helps to filter and humidify the air we breathe.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinal bones play an important role in respiratory health.

turbinate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small curved bone in the nasal passage or having a shape similar to a top or an inverted cone.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinate bones help to warm and humidify the air we breathe.

noun

Definition: A thin, curved structure found in the nasal passages that helps to filter and humidify the air we breathe.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinate in my nose helps to warm the air before it reaches my lungs.

turbinated

IPA: //tɜːrˈbɪneɪtɪd//

KK: /tɜrˈbɪneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is curved or spiral, often resembling a turbine.

Example: The turbinated structure of the shell helps it to withstand strong currents.

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