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Topic: Science

veratridine

IPA: //vɛˈrætrɪdiːn//

KK: /vɛˈrætrɪdaɪn/

noun

Definition: A toxic, yellowish-white powder derived from certain plants, used in research and medicine.

Example: Veratridine is studied for its effects on nerve cells in scientific experiments.

veratrine

IPA: //vəˈrætɹɪn//

KK: /vɛˈrætraɪn/

noun

Definition: A harmful mixture of natural compounds taken from sabadilla seeds, which was used in the past for medicinal purposes and as an insect repellent.

Example: Veratrine was once commonly used in medicine but is now recognized for its toxicity.

verdigris

IPA: /ˈvɜːrdɪɡrɪs/

KK: /ˈvɜrdɪɡrɪs/

noun

Definition: A green or blue substance that forms on copper, brass, or bronze when they are exposed to air or seawater for a long time, often used as a pigment in paint.

Example: The artist used verdigris to create a beautiful green hue in his painting.

vergence

IPA: /ˈvɜːrdʒəns/

KK: /ˈvɜr.dʒəns/

noun

Definition: The inward or outward movement of the eyes when looking at something, helping to focus on objects that are near or far away.

Example: The doctor tested my eye vergence to see how well I could focus on close objects.

verifiability

IPA: /ˌvɛrɪfaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /vɛrɪfaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be checked or proven to be true or accurate.

Example: The verifiability of the data is crucial for the research findings to be accepted.

verifiable

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪəbl/

KK: /ˈvɜrɪfaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be confirmed or proven true through evidence or investigation.

Example: The scientist provided verifiable data to support her findings.

verifiableness

IPA: /ˌvɛrɪˈfaɪəblnəs/

KK: /vɛrɪˈfaɪəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be checked or proven to be true or accurate.

Example: The verifiableness of the data is crucial for the research findings to be accepted.

verification

IPA: /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /vɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of checking or proving that something is true, accurate, or valid.

Example: The verification of the data was necessary before publishing the results.

verified

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Confirmed as true or valid after checking or investigation.

Example: The information provided was verified by the experts before publication.

verb

Definition: To confirm that something is true, accurate, or meets a certain standard.

Example: The information was verified by the expert before publication.

vermicide

IPA: /ˈvɜːrmɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈvɜrmɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to kill worms.

Example: Farmers often use a vermicide to protect their crops from worm infestations.

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