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Topic: Science

deleteriousness

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəsnəs/

KK: /dɪˌliːtəˈriəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing harm or damage.

Example: The deleteriousness of pollution is a major concern for environmentalists.

deletion

IPA: /dɪˈliːʃən/

KK: /dɪˈliːʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of removing something, especially a word or part of text, from a document or a genetic sequence.

Example: The deletion of unnecessary words improved the clarity of the report.

delimited

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is defined or restricted by specific boundaries or limits.

Example: The project was delimited by strict guidelines to ensure clarity and focus.

verb

Definition: To set the boundaries or limits of something.

Example: The project was delimited by strict guidelines to ensure clarity.

delimiting

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: That serves to define or mark the boundaries of something.

Example: The delimiting factors of the project were clearly outlined in the proposal.

verb

Definition: To set the boundaries or limits of something.

Example: The teacher is delimiting the topics that will be covered in the exam.

delineate

IPA: /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To describe or show something clearly, often by drawing its outline or explaining its details.

Example: The architect will delineate the new building's design in the presentation.

delineation

IPA: /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of describing or outlining something clearly and in detail.

Example: The delineation of the project plan helped everyone understand their roles.

delineator

IPA: /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪtər/

KK: /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that describes or outlines something clearly.

Example: The delineator provided a detailed map of the area, showing all the important landmarks.

deliquesce

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

KK: /dɛlɪˈkwɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become liquid or soft, especially by absorbing moisture from the air or as a result of maturing.

Example: The salt began to deliquesce when exposed to the humid air.

deliquescence

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsəns/

KK: /dɛlɪˈkwɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The process or state in which a substance absorbs moisture from the air and dissolves in it, often resulting in a liquid form.

Example: The deliquescence of certain salts can lead to puddles forming on the table.

deliquescent

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

KK: /dɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that absorbs moisture from the air and turns into a liquid or solution.

Example: The deliquescent salt slowly dissolved as it absorbed water from the humid air.

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