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Topic: Science

epoxidize

IPA: /ɪˈpɒkɪdaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈpɑkɪˌdaɪz/

verb

Definition: To treat a substance with an epoxide, which is a type of chemical compound that contains a three-membered ring of atoms.

Example: The chemist decided to epoxidize the compound to improve its reactivity.

epoxidized

IPA: /ɪˈpɒksɪdaɪzd/

KK: /ɪˈpɒksɪdaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Changed into a type of chemical compound known as an epoxide, which is often used in various industrial applications.

Example: The epoxidized oil is used in the production of high-performance coatings.

epoxy

IPA: /ɪˈpɒksi/

KK: /ɪˈpɑksi/

adjective

Definition: A type of adhesive or coating that contains a specific chemical structure, often used for bonding materials together.

Example: The contractor used epoxy to ensure a strong bond between the metal and the wood.

noun

Definition: A type of strong resin that hardens when mixed with a hardener, often used for coatings, adhesives, and repairs.

Example: The carpenter used epoxy to fix the broken chair leg.

transitive verb

Definition: To join or bond materials together using a type of strong adhesive known as epoxy.

Example: The technician epoxied the broken parts to ensure they would stay together.

epsilon

IPA: /ˈɛpsɪlɒn/

KK: /ˈɛpsɪlɒn/

noun

Definition: The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics to represent a small positive quantity.

Example: In calculus, epsilon is often used to denote a very small number that approaches zero.

equalize

IPA: /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈikwəˌlīz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make things equal or balanced in some way.

Example: The new policy aims to equalize opportunities for all students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make things the same in amount, size, or value; to balance or adjust so that they are equal.

Example: The teacher tried to equalize the workload among all the students.

equate

IPA: /ɪˈkwet/

KK: /ɪˈkwet/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be the same as something else or to have the same value or meaning.

Example: In some cultures, success is often equated with wealth.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or regard two things as being the same or equal in some way.

Example: Many people equate success with happiness.

equation

IPA: /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

KK: /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A statement that shows that two things are equal, often written with numbers and symbols, used in math and science.

Example: In math class, we learned how to solve an equation for the unknown variable.

equational

IPA: /ɪˈkwɛɪʃənl/

KK: /ɪˈkwɛɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving equations, often used in mathematics or logic.

Example: The equational approach to solving the problem helped clarify the relationships between the variables.

equator

IPA: /ɪˈkweɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈkwetər/

noun

Definition: An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the North and South Poles.

Example: The equator is an important reference point for geography and climate.

equiangular

IPA: /ˌɛkwɪˈæŋɡjʊlə/

KK: /ˌɛkwɪˈæŋɡjələr/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape where all angles are the same size.

Example: An equiangular triangle has three equal angles.

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