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Topic: Science

calorimetric

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ɛ.trɪk/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of heat or energy changes in physical and chemical processes.

Example: The calorimetric analysis showed a significant increase in energy release during the reaction.

calorimetry

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ə.tri/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmətri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the heat produced or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change.

Example: Calorimetry is essential in understanding how much energy is involved in chemical reactions.

calpain

IPA: //kælˈpeɪn//

KK: /kælˈpeɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down proteins and is activated by calcium ions.

Example: Calpain plays a crucial role in various cellular processes by regulating protein degradation.

calutron

IPA: /ˈkæl.jʊ.trɒn/

KK: /ˈkæl.jʊ.trɒn/

noun

Definition: A device that uses electromagnetic fields to separate isotopes based on their mass, commonly used in nuclear science.

Example: The scientists used a calutron to isolate the different isotopes of uranium for their experiments.

calvaria

IPA: /ˈkæl.və.ri.ə/

KK: /kælˈvɛrɪə/

noun

Definition: The upper part of the skull that forms a dome shape and protects the brain.

Example: The surgeon carefully examined the calvaria during the operation.

calvarium

IPA: //kælˈveəriəm//

KK: /kælˈveəriəm/

noun

Definition: The upper part of the skull that covers the brain, excluding the face and jaw.

Example: The surgeon carefully examined the calvarium during the operation.

calx

IPA: /kælks/

KK: /kælks/

noun

Definition: A powdery substance that remains after a mineral or metal has been heated to a high temperature, causing it to break down.

Example: After the metal was heated, the calx formed a fine powder on the surface.

calyceal

IPA: /ˌkeɪlɪˈsiːəl/

KK: /kæləˌsiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the calyx, which is the outer part of a flower that protects the petals and reproductive organs.

Example: The calyceal structure of the flower is essential for its development.

calycine

IPA: //ˈkælɪsaɪn//

KK: /ˈkælɪsaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling the outer part of a flower that protects the petals.

Example: The calycine structure of the flower helps to attract pollinators.

calypter

IPA: /kəˈlɪptər/

KK: /kəˈlɪptər/

noun

Definition: A small, scale-like part found on certain flies, located between the wing base and the halter.

Example: The calypter helps to protect the delicate wings of the fly when it is not in use.

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