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Topic: Science

echovirus

IPA: /ˈɛkoʊˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /ˈɛkoʊˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that belongs to the enterovirus family, often found in the gastrointestinal tract and linked to illnesses like viral meningitis and respiratory infections.

Example: Echovirus infections can lead to symptoms such as fever and gastrointestinal distress.

eclamptic

IPA: /ɪˈklæmp.tɪk/

KK: /ɪˈklæmp.tɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a serious condition during pregnancy characterized by seizures, often associated with high blood pressure.

Example: The doctor monitored the patient closely for any signs of eclamptic symptoms during her pregnancy.

eclipse

IPA: /ɪˈklɪps/

KK: /ɪˈklɪps/

noun

Definition: A situation where one celestial body moves in front of another, blocking its light, or a time when something becomes less important or popular.

Example: The solar eclipse attracted many viewers who wanted to see the moon cover the sun.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less important or less visible, often by overshadowing it or blocking it out.

Example: The new technology may eclipse the older models in popularity.

eclipser

IPA: /ɪˈklɪp.sər/

KK: /ɪˈklɪp.sɚ/

noun

Definition: A device that interrupts or blocks light, often used in lighthouses to signal or guide ships.

Example: The eclipser in the lighthouse helped sailors navigate safely at night.

ecliptic

IPA: /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

KK: /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the path that the sun appears to follow across the sky throughout the year.

Example: The ecliptic is an important concept in astronomy for understanding the movement of celestial bodies.

noun

Definition: The path that the sun appears to follow in the sky over the course of a year, which is also the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun.

Example: The ecliptic is an important concept in astronomy for understanding the seasons and the positions of celestial bodies.

eclogite

IPA: /ˈɛkləˌɡaɪt/

KK: /ˈɛkləˌdʒaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is made mostly of garnet and a mineral called sodic pyroxene, and may also contain other minerals like quartz, kyanite, and rutile.

Example: Eclogite is often found in areas where tectonic plates collide.

eclosion

IPA: /ɪˈkloʊʒən/

KK: /ɪˈkloʊʒən/

noun

Definition: The process when an adult insect comes out from its pupal case or when a larva hatches from an egg.

Example: The eclosion of the butterfly took place early in the morning.

ecologist

IPA: /ɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the relationships between living things and their environment.

Example: The ecologist conducted research on the effects of climate change on local wildlife.

ecology

IPA: /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɪˈkɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of how living things interact with each other and their surroundings, including the environment and other organisms.

Example: Understanding ecology is essential for protecting our planet's biodiversity.

econometric

IPA: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the application of statistical and mathematical methods to economic data and problems.

Example: The econometric model helped predict future economic trends based on past data.

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