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Topic: Science

covalently

IPA: /kəʊˈveɪləntli/

KK: /kəʊˈveɪləntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms to form a chemical bond.

Example: The two atoms are bonded covalently, sharing electrons to achieve stability.

covariance

IPA: /ˈkoʊvəreɪns/

KK: /ˈkoʊvəˌreɪns/

noun

Definition: A statistical term that describes how two random variables change together. It shows whether increases in one variable tend to be associated with increases or decreases in another variable.

Example: In statistics, covariance is used to determine the relationship between two variables.

covariant

IPA: //ˈkoʊveɪrənt//

KK: /ˈkoʊveɪrənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that changes in relation to another variable while maintaining a specific relationship between them.

Example: In physics, the equations are covariant, meaning they hold true under transformations of the coordinates.

covariate

IPA: //koʊˈværiˌeɪt//

KK: /kəʊˈvær.i.eɪt/

noun

Definition: A variable that may influence or predict the result being studied, often used in statistical analysis.

Example: In the study, age was considered a covariate that could affect the results.

covariation

IPA: /ˌkoʊveɪˈreɪʃən/

KK: /kəʊˌveɪ.əˈʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which two or more things change together or vary in relation to each other.

Example: The study examined the covariation of temperature and humidity over the summer months.

covary

IPA: /koʊˈvɛəri/

KK: /kəʊˈveəri/

verb

Definition: To change or vary in relation to another variable, often in a way that suggests a relationship between them.

Example: In statistics, two variables may covary, indicating that when one changes, the other tends to change as well.

covelline

IPA: /kəˈvɛlɪn/

KK: /kəˈvɛlɪn/

noun

Definition: A natural mineral made of copper sulfide, known for its dark blue color and often found in large chunks.

Example: The geologist discovered a beautiful piece of covelline during the mineral hunt.

covellite

IPA: /ˈkɒv.ə.laɪt/

KK: /ˈkɒv.ə.laɪt/

noun

Definition: A shiny blue mineral that is made of copper and sulfur, and is an important source of copper.

Example: Covellite is often found in copper mines and is prized for its beautiful color.

coverslip

IPA: /ˈkʌvərˌslɪp/

KK: /ˈkʌvərˌslɪp/

noun

Definition: A thin piece of glass that is placed over a sample on a microscope slide to protect it and improve the clarity of the image.

Example: The scientist carefully placed a coverslip over the specimen to observe it under the microscope.

covid

IPA: /ˈkoʊvɪd/

KK: /ˈkoʊvɪd/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement used in India and nearby regions, typically referring to a length of about 18 inches.

Example: The covid is often used to measure fabric in local markets.

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