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Topic: Science

burnable

IPA: /ˈbɜrnəbl/

KK: /ˈbɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to catch fire and burn easily.

Example: The dry leaves are highly burnable and should be disposed of carefully.

burning

IPA: /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɜrnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong feeling or emotion; also refers to something that is on fire or producing heat.

Example: She felt a burning desire to help those in need.

bursa

IPA: /ˈbɜːrsə/

KK: /ˈbɜr sə/

noun

Definition: A small, fluid-filled sac in the body that helps reduce friction between tissues, often found between tendons and bones.

Example: The doctor explained that the bursa in my shoulder was inflamed, causing pain when I moved my arm.

bursal

IPA: /ˈbɜːrsəl/

KK: /ˈbɜr.səl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a bursa, which is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the pain was due to inflammation of the bursal tissue in the shoulder.

bursitis

IPA: /bɜːrˈsaɪtɪs/

KK: /bɜrˈsaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones and muscles becomes inflamed, often causing pain and swelling in joints like the shoulder, elbow, or knee.

Example: After playing tennis, she developed bursitis in her elbow, making it painful to move.

burst

IPA: /bɜrst/

KK: /bɜrst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break open suddenly or violently, often due to pressure, or to suddenly appear or happen.

Example: The balloon burst when it touched the sharp edge.

noun

Definition: A sudden and intense occurrence of something, such as activity or energy, often happening quickly and briefly.

Example: The fireworks ended with a burst of colorful lights in the sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something break open suddenly, often with a loud noise, usually because of pressure or force.

Example: He accidentally burst the balloon while playing.

burster

IPA: /ˈbɜːrstər/

KK: /ˈbɜrstər/

noun

Definition: A device or object that produces a sudden and intense release of energy or radiation, often in the form of gamma or X-rays.

Example: The burster emitted a powerful burst of radiation that was detected by the satellite.

busulfan

IPA: //ˈbjuːsəlˌfæn//

KK: /ˈbjuːsəlˌfæn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound used in medicine to treat certain types of cancer, particularly chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Example: The doctor prescribed busulfan as part of the chemotherapy treatment.

butadiene

IPA: //bjuːˈtædiːn//

KK: /bjuˈteɪdiːn/

noun

Definition: A colorless and flammable gas that is a type of hydrocarbon, commonly used to make synthetic rubber.

Example: Butadiene is an important chemical in the production of various types of rubber.

butane

IPA: /ˈbjuːteɪn/

KK: /ˈbjuːteɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of flammable gas that is used as fuel and is found in natural gas and petroleum.

Example: We used butane to fuel the portable stove during our camping trip.

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