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Topic: Science

whiplash

IPA: /ˈwɪplæʃ/

KK: /ˈwɪpˌlæʃ/

noun

Definition: An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, often from a car accident or a similar impact.

Example: After the car accident, she was diagnosed with whiplash and had to undergo physical therapy.

whipworm

IPA: /ˈwɪpˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈwɪpˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A long, thin worm that lives in the intestines of humans and can cause health problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a whipworm infection after reviewing the test results.

whirlpool

IPA: /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/

KK: /ˈwɜrˌlpuːl/

noun

Definition: A rapidly rotating current of water that creates a vortex, often found in rivers or oceans, and can pull objects or people into it.

Example: The boat was caught in a whirlpool and spun around violently.

whitehead

IPA: /ˈwaɪtˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈwaɪtˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A small bump on the skin caused by a buildup of oil and dead skin cells in a hair follicle.

Example: She had a whitehead on her chin that she wanted to treat.

whiten

IPA: /ˈwaɪtən/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something white or to become whiter, often by using a bleaching agent.

Example: She decided to whiten her teeth for a brighter smile.

whorl

IPA: /wɜrl/

KK: /wɜrl/

noun

Definition: A shape or pattern that coils or spirals, often seen in nature or design, such as in fingerprints or plant leaves.

Example: The artist created a beautiful design with whorls and curls.

wicking

IPA: /ˈwɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process or action of drawing moisture away from a surface, often used in the context of fabrics that help keep the skin dry by moving sweat away from the body.

Example: The athlete wore a shirt made of wicking material to stay comfortable during the race.

verb

Definition: To draw liquid up through a material, often by capillary action, as a wick does with oil or water.

Example: The fabric is designed for wicking moisture away from the skin during exercise.

wideband

IPA: //ˈwaɪd.bænd//

KK: /ˈwaɪdˌbænd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of communication that can transmit a wide range of frequencies, allowing for faster data transfer than narrowband but not as fast as broadband.

Example: The new technology uses wideband signals to improve internet speed.

widen

IPA: /ˈwaɪdən/

KK: /ˈwaɪdən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something larger in width or to increase its width.

Example: The construction workers will widen the road to allow for more traffic.

widening

IPA: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming broader or more extensive in width.

Example: The widening road made it easier for cars to pass each other.

noun

Definition: The process of making something wider or broader.

Example: The widening of the road will help reduce traffic congestion.

verb

Definition: To make something larger in width or to increase the distance between two points.

Example: The road is widening to accommodate more traffic.

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