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Topic: Science

eliminator

IPA: /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that removes or gets rid of something.

Example: The eliminator was designed to remove all unwanted elements from the process.

elixir

IPA: /ɪˈlɪk.sɪr/

KK: /ɪˈlɪk.sɪr/

noun

Definition: A liquid that is thought to have special healing properties or to prolong life. It can also refer to a sweetened solution used to dissolve medicine.

Example: The ancient alchemists searched for the elixir that would grant them eternal life.

ellipse

IPA: /ɪˈlɪps/

KK: /ɪˈlɪps/

noun

Definition: A closed curve in a plane that looks like a stretched circle, formed by the points where the total distance to two fixed points is the same.

Example: The planets move in an elliptical orbit around the sun.

ellipsoid

IPA: /ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/

KK: /ɛˈlɪp.sɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that looks like a stretched or flattened sphere, where all cross-sections are either ellipses or circles.

Example: The planet Earth is not a perfect sphere but an ellipsoid, slightly flattened at the poles.

ellipsoidal

IPA: /ɪˈlɪp.səʊ.ɪ.dəl/

KK: /ɪˈlɪp.səʊ.ɪ.dəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a shape that is like an elongated circle or oval, often used in geometry to describe certain three-dimensional forms.

Example: The planet has an ellipsoidal shape, making it slightly flattened at the poles.

elliptic

IPA: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/

KK: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the shape of an oval or ellipse, or is characterized by a concise and sometimes unclear style of expression.

Example: The artist used elliptic shapes in her painting to create a sense of movement.

elliptical

IPA: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles an oval or ellipse, often used to describe objects or paths that are not perfectly round.

Example: The track was designed in an elliptical shape to allow for faster running times.

noun

Definition: A shape that is like a flattened circle, often used to describe certain types of galaxies or exercise machines.

Example: The elliptical galaxy is one of the types of galaxies found in the universe.

ellipticity

IPA: /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.sɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.sɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being elliptical, which means being shaped like an ellipse rather than a perfect circle or sphere.

Example: The ellipticity of the planet affects its gravitational field.

elongate

IPA: /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/

KK: /ɪˈloʊŋɡeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a greater length compared to width; thin and stretched out.

Example: The artist created an elongate sculpture that drew attention for its unique shape.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something longer in size or duration.

Example: The artist decided to elongate the sculpture to give it a more dramatic effect.

elongated

IPA: /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪˈloʊŋˌɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a greater length than width; stretched out.

Example: The snake was elongated, making it easier for it to slither through the grass.

verb

Definition: To make something longer in shape or duration.

Example: The artist elongated the figures in her painting to create a sense of elegance.

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