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Topic: Science

biquadratic

IPA: //baɪˈkwɒdrætɪk//

KK: /baɪˈkwɒdrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the fourth degree, especially in mathematics, where it refers to equations or expressions that involve the fourth power of a variable.

Example: The biquadratic equation can be solved using various algebraic methods.

noun

Definition: A type of algebraic equation that has a degree of four, meaning the highest exponent of the variable is four.

Example: The mathematician solved the biquadratic to find the roots of the equation.

biradial

IPA: /bɪˈreɪdiəl/

KK: /bɪˈreɪdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has both bilateral and radial symmetry, meaning it can be divided into similar halves in multiple ways.

Example: The starfish is an example of a biradial organism, as it exhibits both bilateral and radial symmetry.

biradical

IPA: /ˈbɪrædɪkəl/

KK: /ˈbɪrædɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule that has two parts, each with an unpaired electron, making it reactive.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of a biradical to understand its reactivity.

biramous

IPA: /ˈbɪrəˌməs/

KK: /ˈbɪrəməs/

adjective

Definition: Having two branches or parts, often used to describe certain structures in biology, such as the limbs of some arthropods.

Example: The biramous appendages of the crab help it swim efficiently in the water.

birefringence

IPA: /ˌbaɪrɪˈfrɪndʒəns/

KK: /baɪrɪˈfrɪndʒəns/

noun

Definition: The phenomenon where light is split into two different rays when it passes through certain materials that have different properties in different directions.

Example: Birefringence can be observed in crystals like calcite, where light behaves differently depending on the direction it travels.

birefringent

IPA: //ˌbaɪrɪˈfrɪndʒənt//

KK: /baɪrɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a property of certain materials that have different refractive indices for light polarized in different directions, causing double refraction.

Example: The birefringent crystal split the light into two beams, creating a beautiful effect.

birthrate

IPA: /ˈbɜːrθreɪt/

KK: /bɜrθreɪt/

noun

Definition: The number of live births in a specific area or community over a certain period, usually expressed as the number of births per 1,000 people each year.

Example: The birthrate in the country has decreased over the last decade.

bisect

IPA: //baɪˈsɛkt//

KK: /baɪˈsɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To divide something into two equal parts.

Example: The line will bisect the angle perfectly.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or divide something into two equal parts.

Example: The teacher asked the students to bisect the angle using a protractor.

bisected

IPA: //baɪˈsɛktɪd//

KK: /baɪˈsɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Divided into two equal parts or sections.

Example: The bisected cake was easy to share among the guests.

verb

Definition: To divide something into two equal parts.

Example: The line bisected the circle perfectly in half.

bisection

IPA: //baɪˈsɛkʃən//

KK: /baɪˈsɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A division of something into two equal parts or sections.

Example: The bisection of the line created two equal segments.

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