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Topic: Science

bitartrate

IPA: //bɪˈtɑːrtreɪt//

KK: /bɪˈtɑːrtreɪt/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a salt or ester of tartaric acid, often used in food and pharmaceuticals.

Example: Bitartrate is commonly found in cream of tartar, which is used in baking.

bitewing

IPA: /ˈbaɪtˌwɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbaɪtˌwɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of dental X-ray film that captures images of the upper and lower teeth at the same time, allowing dentists to examine them closely.

Example: The dentist took a bitewing X-ray to check for cavities between my teeth.

bitumen

IPA: /ˈbɪtʃ.ə.mən/

KK: /ˈbɪtʃəmən/

noun

Definition: A thick, black, sticky substance made from natural or processed hydrocarbons, commonly used for paving roads and waterproofing.

Example: The workers applied bitumen to the road to make it smooth and durable.

bituminization

IPA: /bɪˌtjuːmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /bɪˌtjuːmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of treating a material with bitumen, which is a thick, sticky substance used in construction and road paving.

Example: The bituminization of the road improved its durability and resistance to weather.

bituminize

IPA: /bɪˈtjuːmɪnaɪz/

KK: /bɪˈtjuːmɪnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or treat a surface with a sticky, black substance made from crude oil, often used for waterproofing or paving.

Example: The workers will bituminize the road to make it more durable and resistant to water damage.

bituminous

IPA: /bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs/

KK: /bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a type of black, sticky substance that is used in making roads and roofing materials.

Example: The construction company used bituminous materials for the new road.

biunique

IPA: //baɪˈjuːnɪk//

KK: /baɪˈjunɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a relationship or correspondence between two sets where each element in one set is paired with exactly one element in the other set, and vice versa.

Example: In mathematics, a biunique function ensures that each input corresponds to a unique output and each output corresponds to a unique input.

bivalent

IPA: //ˈbaɪvəˌlɛnt//

KK: /ˈbaɪvəˌlɛnt/

adjective

Definition: Having two parts or components, often referring to chromosomes that are paired during a specific stage of cell division.

Example: During meiosis, the bivalent chromosomes align and exchange genetic material.

noun

Definition: A pair of chromosomes that are connected together during a specific stage of cell division, particularly in the process of meiosis.

Example: During meiosis, the bivalent structure allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

bivalved

IPA: //ˈbaɪvælvd//

KK: /ˈbaɪvælvd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has two shells or parts, like certain types of mollusks such as oysters.

Example: The bivalved shell of the clam protects its soft body inside.

bivariate

IPA: //baɪˈvɛəriət//

KK: /baɪˈværɪət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving two different variables.

Example: In statistics, a bivariate analysis examines the relationship between two variables.

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