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Topic: Science

deamination

IPA: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing an amino group from a compound, often related to the breakdown of amino acids in the body.

Example: Deamination is an important step in the metabolism of proteins.

debilitate

IPA: /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/

KK: /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To weaken someone or something, making it less strong or effective.

Example: The illness can debilitate even the strongest athletes.

debilitation

IPA: /dɪˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making someone weak or unable to function properly, often due to illness or injury.

Example: The patient's debilitation made it difficult for him to perform daily tasks.

debride

IPA: /dɪˈbriːd/

KK: /dɪˈbrid/

verb

Definition: To remove dead or damaged tissue from a wound to help it heal properly.

Example: The doctor will debride the wound to promote healing.

debridement

IPA: /dɪˈbriːd.mənt/

KK: /dɪˈbridmənt/

noun

Definition: The medical process of removing dead or damaged tissue from a wound to help it heal properly.

Example: The doctor performed debridement to clean the wound and promote healing.

debruise

IPA: /dɪˈbruːz/

KK: /dɪˈbruːz/

verb

Definition: To cover or hide part of something with another thing, making it less visible.

Example: The artist decided to debruise the bright colors with darker shades to create depth in the painting.

debruised

IPA: /dɪˈbruːzd/

KK: /dɪˈbruːzd/

adjective

Definition: Not having any bruises or marks; clear of injuries or discoloration.

Example: After the fall, she was relieved to see that her skin was debruised and healthy again.

debunk

IPA: /dɪˈbʌŋk/

KK: /dɪˈbʌŋk/

transitive verb

Definition: To show that something is not true or to prove that a belief or idea is false.

Example: The scientist worked hard to debunk the myths surrounding the new vaccine.

debunker

IPA: /dɪˈbʌŋkər/

KK: /dɪˈbʌŋkər/

noun

Definition: A person who exposes false claims or myths by providing evidence or facts that contradict them.

Example: The debunker presented clear evidence to disprove the popular conspiracy theory.

debunking

IPA: /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of proving that something is not true or is a lie.

Example: The scientist focused on the debunking of popular myths about climate change.

verb

Definition: To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.

Example: The scientist is debunking the popular myth about the health benefits of that supplement.

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