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Topic: Science

efficient

IPA: /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to achieve a desired result without wasting time, effort, or resources.

Example: The new software is very efficient, allowing us to complete tasks much faster.

efficiently

IPA: /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

KK: /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example: She completed the project efficiently, saving both time and resources.

efflorescence

IPA: /ˌɛf.ləˈrɛs.əns/

KK: /ɛfˌlɔːrˈɛsəns/

noun

Definition: A process where something develops or unfolds, often referring to the blooming of flowers or the formation of salt crystals on surfaces due to evaporation.

Example: The efflorescence on the wall indicated a moisture problem in the building.

effluence

IPA: /ɪˈfluːəns/

KK: /ɛfˈluːəns/

noun

Definition: A substance or quality that flows out from a source, often used to describe something that emanates or is released.

Example: The effluence from the factory was monitored to ensure it did not harm the environment.

effluent

IPA: /ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

KK: /ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is flowing out or being discharged, often used in the context of liquids or waste.

Example: The effluent water from the factory was treated before being released into the river.

noun

Definition: A liquid waste that is released, often from factories or sewage systems.

Example: The factory was fined for releasing untreated effluent into the river.

effluvium

IPA: /ɪˈfluːviəm/

KK: /ɪˈfluːviəm/

noun

Definition: A substance that is released as a byproduct, often in the form of gas or vapor, which can be unpleasant or harmful.

Example: The effluvium from the decaying food filled the room with a terrible smell.

efflux

IPA: /ˈɛflʌks/

KK: /ˈɛflʌks/

noun

Definition: A process or act of flowing out or moving away from a source.

Example: The efflux of water from the reservoir was carefully monitored.

effluxion

IPA: /ɪˈflʌkʃən/

KK: /ɛˈflʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of flowing out, or something that has flowed out.

Example: The effluxion of time can change many things in life.

effulgence

IPA: /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

KK: /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

noun

Definition: A bright and shining light or glow that is very impressive and beautiful.

Example: The effulgence of the sun made the entire landscape sparkle.

effuse

IPA: /ɪˈfjuːs/

KK: /ɪˈfjuːs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that spreads out loosely or without a definite shape.

Example: The effuse leaves of the plant created a beautiful, flowing appearance in the garden.

intransitive verb

Definition: To flow out or spread out from a source, often in a gradual or gentle manner.

Example: The liquid began to effuse from the broken pipe.

transitive verb

Definition: To pour out a liquid or to spread something out in a way that it covers a larger area.

Example: The scientist decided to effuse the solution into the beaker carefully.

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