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Topic: Science

waterproofing

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process or treatment that makes a material resistant to water, preventing it from getting wet or damaged.

Example: The waterproofing of the roof helped to keep the house dry during the heavy rain.

verb

Definition: To make something resistant to water so that it does not get wet or damaged.

Example: They are waterproofing the roof to prevent leaks during the rainy season.

waterproofness

IPA: /ˈwɔːtərpruːf.nəs/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərpruːf.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or characteristic of being resistant to water, preventing it from passing through or damaging something.

Example: The waterproofness of the jacket kept me dry during the rain.

watertightness

IPA: /ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈwɔːtərˌtaɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being sealed so that water cannot enter or escape.

Example: The watertightness of the container ensures that no water leaks out during transport.

watt

IPA: /wɒt/

KK: /wɑt/

noun

Definition: A unit of power in the International System of Units, equal to one joule per second, used to measure the rate of energy transfer.

Example: The light bulb uses 60 watts of power.

wattage

IPA: /ˈwɒtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈwɑːtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A measure of electrical power, usually expressed in watts or kilowatts, that indicates how much energy an appliance or device uses.

Example: The wattage of the light bulb determines how bright it will be.

wattless

IPA: /ˈwɒt.ləs/

KK: /ˈwɑt.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of having no electrical power or energy, particularly in relation to alternating current where the current and voltage are out of phase.

Example: The device operated in a wattless state, meaning it consumed no real power.

wattling

IPA: /ˈwɒt.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɑt.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A structure made by weaving together twigs or branches, often used in building or crafting.

Example: The old cottage was surrounded by a beautiful wattling fence made of branches.

wattmeter

IPA: /ˈwɒtˌmiːtə/

KK: /ˈwɑtˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of electrical power in watts that is being used in a circuit.

Example: The technician used a wattmeter to check the power consumption of the new appliance.

wave

IPA: /weɪv/

KK: /wev/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move one's hand or an object back and forth or up and down as a way to greet or signal someone.

Example: She waved at her friend from across the street.

noun

Definition: A shape or movement that rises and falls, like the motion of water or a hand gesture.

Example: The children played in the waves at the beach.

transitive verb

Definition: To move something back and forth or up and down, often to greet someone or get their attention.

Example: She waved her hand to say hello.

waveband

IPA: /ˈweɪbænd/

KK: /ˈweɪbænd/

noun

Definition: A range of frequencies used for communication, especially in radio transmissions.

Example: The radio station broadcasts on a specific waveband to reach its audience.

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