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Topic: Science

degreaser

IPA: /dɪˈɡriːsər/

KK: /dɪˈɡriːsər/

noun

Definition: A substance or machine used to remove grease and oil from surfaces or mechanical parts.

Example: The mechanic used a degreaser to clean the engine before repairs.

degreasing

IPA: /dɪˈɡriːsɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈɡriːsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of removing grease or oil from a surface or object.

Example: Degreasing is essential for maintaining the performance of machinery.

verb

Definition: To remove grease or oil from a surface or object.

Example: Before painting, make sure to degrease the metal surface to ensure better adhesion.

degum

IPA: /dɪˈɡʌm/

KK: /dɪˈɡʌm/

verb

Definition: To take away or remove a sticky substance, often found on surfaces or materials.

Example: After the party, we had to degum the chairs to make them clean again.

degumming

IPA: /dɪˈɡʌmɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈɡʌmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of taking away gum or sticky substances from a material, often used in the context of silk or oils.

Example: The degumming of silk is essential to make it soft and ready for use.

dehisce

IPA: /dɪˈhɪs/

KK: /dɪˈhɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To open up in a specific way to release seeds, pollen, or other contents, often seen in plants when their pods or capsules are ripe.

Example: The seed pods will dehisce when they are fully mature, scattering seeds across the ground.

dehiscence

IPA: /dɪˈhɪsəns/

KK: /dɪˈhɪsəns/

noun

Definition: The process where a plant part or structure opens up on its own to release its contents, or the splitting open of a wound or organ in medicine.

Example: The dehiscence of the seed pod allowed the seeds to scatter in the wind.

dehiscent

IPA: /dɪˈhɪsənt/

KK: /dɪˈhɪsənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of splitting open or bursting, especially in reference to plants or wounds.

Example: The dehiscent fruit splits open to release its seeds when it is ripe.

dehydrate

IPA: //diːˈhaɪdreɪt//

KK: /diˈhaɪˌdreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose water or fluids from the body.

Example: After exercising in the heat, it's important to drink water to avoid dehydrating.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove water from something, often to preserve it or to cause a loss of bodily fluids.

Example: The doctor advised me to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydrating during the hot summer days.

dehydration

IPA: /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/

KK: /diːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition that occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in, leading to a lack of sufficient fluids for normal bodily functions.

Example: Dehydration can cause serious health problems if not treated quickly.

dehydrogenase

IPA: //diˌhaɪdrəˈdʒiːneɪz//

KK: /diˌhaɪdrəˈdʒiːneɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps remove hydrogen from a substance and transfers it to another molecule during a chemical reaction.

Example: Dehydrogenase plays a crucial role in metabolic processes by facilitating the transfer of hydrogen atoms.

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