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Topic: Science

demography

IPA: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/

KK: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The study of human populations, including their size, growth, density, and distribution.

Example: Demography helps us understand how populations change over time.

demonstrability

IPA: /ˌdɛmənstrəˈbɪləti/

KK: /dɪˌmɒnstrəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be shown or proven clearly.

Example: The demonstrability of the theory was confirmed through various experiments.

demonstrable

IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

KK: /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be shown or proven clearly and easily.

Example: The scientist provided demonstrable evidence to support her theory.

demonstrably

IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstrəbli/

KK: /dɪˈmɒnstrəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be shown or proven to be true or real.

Example: The results of the experiment demonstrably support the theory.

demonstrate

IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈmoʊnˌstreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To show or explain how something works or to express an opinion publicly.

Example: The teacher will demonstrate the experiment to the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To show or explain something clearly through examples, experiments, or practical application.

Example: The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the students.

demonstration

IPA: /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

KK: /dɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A public event where people gather to show their opinions or beliefs, often through a rally or march, or a way to explain or show how something works.

Example: The demonstration for climate change drew thousands of supporters from all over the city.

demulcent

IPA: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/

KK: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a soothing or softening effect, often used to describe substances that relieve irritation or discomfort.

Example: The demulcent properties of the herbal tea helped to calm her sore throat.

noun

Definition: A substance that is smooth and soothing, often used to relieve pain in irritated or inflamed areas of the body, especially in mucous membranes.

Example: The doctor recommended a demulcent to help soothe her sore throat.

demyelinating

IPA: /ˌdɛm.aɪˈɛl.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/

KK: /dɛmˈaɪəˌleɪnətɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing or marked by the loss of the protective covering around nerve fibers.

Example: The doctor explained that demyelinating diseases can affect communication between the brain and the body.

verb

Definition: To remove the protective covering (myelin) from the nerve fibers, which can affect the transmission of signals in the nervous system.

Example: The disease is characterized by demyelinating the nerves, leading to various neurological symptoms.

demyelination

IPA: /ˌdɛm.aɪ.ə.lɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɛˌmaɪəˈlɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing the protective covering (myelin sheath) around nerve fibers, often due to illness.

Example: Demyelination can lead to serious neurological problems.

demystification

IPA: /dɪˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something clear and easy to understand by removing confusion or mystery.

Example: The teacher's explanation led to the demystification of complex scientific concepts for the students.

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