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Topic: Science

adhesion

IPA: /ædˈhiːʒən/

KK: /ædˈhiːʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of sticking or joining two things together, often used in science and medicine to describe how different materials or body tissues connect.

Example: The adhesion of the paint to the wall was excellent, ensuring a long-lasting finish.

adhesional

IPA: /ædˈhiːʒənl/

KK: /ædˈhiːʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the process of sticking or bonding two surfaces together.

Example: The adhesional properties of the material were tested in the laboratory.

adhesive

IPA: /ədˈhiːsɪv/

KK: /ədˈhiv/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of sticking to a surface or object; capable of holding things together.

Example: The adhesive tape worked perfectly to fix the broken vase.

noun

Definition: A material that helps stick things together, like glue or tape.

Example: The carpenter used a strong adhesive to bond the pieces of wood together.

adhesively

IPA: /ədˈhiːsɪvli/

KK: /ədˈhɛsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that sticks or bonds to something, often used to describe how materials attach to each other.

Example: The two surfaces were bonded adhesively, ensuring a strong connection.

adhesiveness

IPA: /ædˈhiːsɪvnəs/

KK: /ædˈhiːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a substance to stick to surfaces or objects.

Example: The adhesiveness of the tape made it easy to stick to various surfaces.

adiabatic

IPA: /ˌeɪ.dɪˈæ.bə.tɪk/

KK: /ˌeɪ.dɪˈæ.bə.tɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process in which heat does not enter or leave a system, often used in thermodynamics.

Example: In an adiabatic process, the temperature of the gas can change without any heat exchange with the surroundings.

adiabatically

IPA: /ˌeɪdiˈæbətɪkli/

KK: /ˌeɪdiˈæbətɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that does not allow heat to enter or leave a system, often used in physics and thermodynamics.

Example: The gas expanded adiabatically, resulting in a drop in temperature.

adipic

IPA: /əˈdɪpɪk/

KK: /əˈdɪpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of acid that comes from fats and oils, often used in the production of plastics and other materials.

Example: The adipic compounds are essential in the production of nylon.

adipocere

IPA: /ˈædɪpəˌsɪr/

KK: /ˈædɪpəˌsɪr/

noun

Definition: A waxy, brown substance that develops on the tissues of dead animals when they decompose, especially in wet and moist conditions.

Example: The forensic team discovered adipocere on the remains, indicating prolonged exposure to wet conditions.

adipocyte

IPA: /ˈædɪpəˌsaɪt/

KK: /ˈædɪpəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in the body that stores fat. These cells are important for energy storage and help to regulate body temperature.

Example: Adipocytes play a crucial role in energy storage and metabolism.

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