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Topic: Science

ductility

IPA: /dʌkˈtɪlɪti/

KK: /dʌkˈtɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to be stretched or shaped without breaking, especially when pulled into a wire.

Example: Copper is known for its high ductility, allowing it to be easily drawn into thin wires.

ductless

IPA: /ˈdʌktləs/

KK: /ˈdʌktləs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that does not have ducts, which are tubes or channels for conveying fluids or air.

Example: The ductless air conditioning system is more efficient than traditional models.

ductule

IPA: /ˈdʌk.tjuːl/

KK: /ˈdʌk.tjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small tube or channel in the body that carries fluids.

Example: The doctor explained that the ductule is important for transporting bile from the liver.

dumortierite

IPA: /dʌˈmɔːrtɪəraɪt/

KK: /dʌˈmɔːrtɪəraɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that can be pink, green, violet, or blue, made of aluminum borosilicate, often used in ceramics and as a substitute for lapis lazuli.

Example: The jeweler used dumortierite to create a beautiful blue necklace.

dunite

IPA: /ˈdjuːnaɪt/

KK: /ˈdjuːnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of heavy rock that is mostly made of a mineral called olivine and is often used as a source of magnesium.

Example: Dunite is commonly found in areas with volcanic activity.

dunnite

IPA: /ˈdʌnaɪt/

KK: /ˈdʌnˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of explosive material, often referred to in the context of mining or demolition.

Example: The construction crew used dunnite to safely demolish the old building.

duodecimal

IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪməl/

KK: /duˈoʊdəsɪməl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the number twelve or is based on the number twelve, such as a system that uses twelve as its base.

Example: In mathematics, the duodecimal system is an alternative to the decimal system, using twelve as its base.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to the number twelve or a system based on twelve.

Example: In a duodecimal system, numbers are counted in base twelve instead of the usual base ten.

duodenal

IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəl/

KK: /duˈoʊdɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the first section of the small intestine, known as the duodenum.

Example: The doctor explained that the duodenal ulcer was causing the patient's pain.

duodenum

IPA: //ˈduːəˌdiːnəm//

KK: /ˈduːəˌdiːnəm/

noun

Definition: The first section of the small intestine that connects the stomach to the next part of the intestine.

Example: Food passes from the stomach into the duodenum for further digestion.

duple

IPA: /ˈdjuːpl/

KK: /ˈduːpl/

adjective

Definition: Having two parts or elements; relating to a structure that is double or consists of pairs.

Example: The dance was set to a duple rhythm, making it easy to follow the beat.

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