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Topic: Science

uprated

IPA: /ˈʌpreɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈʌpreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has received a higher evaluation or improved status compared to its previous rating.

Example: The uprated engine provides better performance and efficiency than the old model.

verb

Definition: To increase the rating or value of something, often in terms of performance or quality.

Example: The engine was uprated to improve its efficiency and power output.

upshoot

IPA: /ˈʌpʃuːt/

KK: /ˈʌpʃut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or rise quickly upward.

Example: The plant began to upshoot towards the sunlight.

upsilon

IPA: /ˈʌp.sɪ.lɒn/

KK: /ʌpˈsɪlɒn/

noun

Definition: The 20th letter of the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol Υ (uppercase) or υ (lowercase). It is also used in various scientific contexts, including particle physics.

Example: In mathematics, the letter upsilon is often used to represent certain variables.

upsweep

IPA: /ˈʌpˌswiːp/

KK: /ˈʌpˌswip/

noun

Definition: A style of hair where the hair is arranged to rise up and is often gathered at the top of the head.

Example: She wore her hair in a beautiful upsweep for the wedding.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or cause something to move in a sweeping motion upward.

Example: The wind upswept the leaves into the air.

upswell

IPA: /ˈʌpˌswɛl/

KK: /ˈʌpˌswɛl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase in size or intensity, often suddenly or dramatically.

Example: The water level began to upswell after the heavy rain.

uptake

IPA: /ˈʌp.teɪk/

KK: /ˈʌpˌteɪk/

noun

Definition: The process of taking in or absorbing something, especially by a living organism.

Example: The plant's uptake of water is essential for its growth.

upthrow

IPA: /ˈʌpˌθroʊ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌθroʊ/

noun

Definition: A movement or action of throwing something upward, often used in geology to describe the upward shift of rock layers along a fault line.

Example: The geologist explained the concept of upthrow during the lecture on fault movements.

verb

Definition: To throw or push something in an upward direction.

Example: He made a powerful upthrow to reach the top of the cliff.

upthrust

IPA: /ˈʌpˌθrʌst/

KK: /ˈʌpˌθrʌst/

noun

Definition: A force or movement that pushes something upward, often referring to geological activity.

Example: The earthquake caused an upthrust in the land, creating new hills.

verb

Definition: To push or move something upward with force.

Example: The tectonic plates caused the land to upthrust, creating a mountain range.

upwell

IPA: /ˈʌpˌwɛl/

KK: /ʌpˈwɛl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise or come up from a lower place or source, often used to describe liquids or emotions that emerge.

Example: The water began to upwell from the depths of the ocean.

upwelling

IPA: /ˈʌpˌwɛlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌwɛlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process where cold, nutrient-rich water from the ocean depths rises to the surface, often bringing nutrients that support marine life.

Example: The upwelling along the coast provides essential nutrients for the fish population.

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