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Topic: Science

coulometer

IPA: /ˈkuːləˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈkuːləmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of a substance produced during a chemical reaction by calculating the electrical charge involved.

Example: The scientist used a coulometer to analyze the results of the electrolysis experiment.

coulometric

IPA: /ˌkuːləˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˌkuːləˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of chemical analysis that measures the quantity of electricity used in a reaction.

Example: The coulometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the concentration of substances.

coulometry

IPA: //ˌkuːˈlɒmətri//

KK: /kuˈlɒmətri/

noun

Definition: A scientific method used to measure the quantity of a substance produced or consumed during an electrochemical reaction by counting the total electric charge (in coulombs) that passes through the system.

Example: Coulometry is often used in laboratories to analyze the concentration of substances in solutions.

coumaric

IPA: //ˈkuːmərɪk//

KK: /ˈkuːmərɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of organic compound known as coumaric acid, which is found in some plants and has various uses in food and medicine.

Example: The coumaric compounds in the plant are known for their antioxidant properties.

coumarin

IPA: //ˈkuːmərɪn//

KK: /ˈkuːmərɪn/

noun

Definition: A fragrant compound that can be found in certain plants or made artificially, often used in perfumes and some medicines.

Example: The perfume contained a hint of coumarin, giving it a sweet, hay-like scent.

countably

IPA: /ˈkaʊntəbli/

KK: /ˈkaʊntəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be counted or matched with natural numbers.

Example: The set of all integers is countably infinite, meaning it can be listed in a sequence.

counteract

IPA: //ˌkaʊntəˈrækt//

KK: /kaʊntərˈækt/

verb

Definition: To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.

Example: The medicine is designed to counteract the effects of the poison.

counteractive

IPA: //ˌkaʊntəˈæktɪv//

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌæktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the effect of opposing or neutralizing something.

Example: The medication has a counteractive effect on the symptoms of the disease.

counterbalanced

IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌbælənst/

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌbælənst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is balanced by an opposing force or weight, making it stable or equal.

Example: The design of the bridge was counterbalanced to ensure it could withstand strong winds.

verb

Definition: To offset or balance the effect of something by providing an equal and opposite force or influence.

Example: The weight of the heavy box was counterbalanced by the support of the sturdy table.

countercurrent

IPA: //ˈkaʊntərˌkɜːrənt//

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌkɜrɪnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that flows in the opposite direction to another flow.

Example: The countercurrent in the river made it difficult for the swimmers to reach the shore.

noun

Definition: A flow of water or air that moves in the opposite direction to another flow.

Example: The river's countercurrent made it difficult for the fish to swim upstream.

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