IPA: /dʌkˈtɪlɪti/
KK: /dʌkˈtɪlɪti/
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.
IPA: /ˈdʌktləs/
KK: /ˈdʌktləs/
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.
IPA: /ˈdʌk.tjuːl/
KK: /ˈdʌk.tjuːl/
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.
IPA: /dʌˈmɔːrtɪəraɪt/
KK: /dʌˈmɔːrtɪəraɪt/
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.
IPA: /ˈdjuːnaɪt/
KK: /ˈdjuːnaɪt/
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.
IPA: /ˈdʌnaɪt/
KK: /ˈdʌnˌaɪt/
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.
IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪməl/
KK: /duˈoʊdəsɪməl/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəl/
KK: /duˈoʊdɪnəl/
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.
IPA: //ˈduːəˌdiːnəm//
KK: /ˈduːəˌdiːnəm/
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.
IPA: /ˈdjuːpl/
KK: /ˈduːpl/
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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