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Topic: Science

decamethonium

IPA: //ˌdɛkəˈmɛθəniəm//

KK: /dɛkəˈmɛθəniəm/

noun

Definition: A specific drug that is used to cause loss of sensation or consciousness during medical procedures.

Example: The doctor administered decamethonium to the patient before the surgery.

decametric

IPA: //ˌdɛkəˈmɛtrɪk//

KK: /dɛkəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of radio wave that has a wavelength between ten and one hundred meters.

Example: The decametric waves are used in various communication technologies.

decan

IPA: /ˈdɛkən/

KK: /ˈdɛkən/

noun

Definition: A part of a zodiac sign that represents a period of ten days or ten degrees.

Example: In astrology, each zodiac sign is divided into three decans, each lasting ten days.

decanal

IPA: /dɪˈkeɪnəl/

KK: /dɪˈkeɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a dean or the office of a dean.

Example: The decanal responsibilities include overseeing the academic programs.

noun

Definition: A type of simple organic compound that is an aliphatic aldehyde, specifically related to capric acid.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of decanal in the laboratory.

decane

IPA: //ˈdɛkeɪn//

KK: /ˈdɛkeɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hydrocarbon that is part of the alkane series, consisting of ten carbon atoms and typically found in liquid form.

Example: Decane is often used as a solvent in laboratories.

decantation

IPA: /dɪˌkænˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌkænˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of pouring a liquid from one container to another, usually to separate it from sediment or other solids.

Example: After letting the mixture settle, she performed the decantation to remove the clear liquid from the sediment at the bottom.

decapitated

IPA: /dɪˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having had the head cut off or removed.

Example: The statue was found decapitated, with its head missing.

verb

Definition: To remove the head from a body.

Example: The ancient punishment for treason was to have the traitor decapitated.

decapodan

IPA: /dɪˈkæpədən/

KK: /dɪˈkæpədən/

noun

Definition: A type of crustacean that has ten limbs, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.

Example: The decapodan is known for its hard shell and ten legs, making it a popular seafood choice.

decarbonate

IPA: /dɪˈkɑːrbəneɪt/

KK: /dɪˈkɑːrbəneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove carbon dioxide or carbonic acid from a substance.

Example: The process to decarbonate the water made it taste fresher.

decarbonize

IPA: /dɪˈkɑːbərnaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈkɑːrbənaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove carbon from something, often referring to processes that reduce carbon emissions in various industries.

Example: The company aims to decarbonize its operations by switching to renewable energy sources.

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