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Topic: Science

extracorporeal

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈkɔːpəˌrɪəl/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈkɔrpərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located or happening outside of the physical body.

Example: The doctor explained the benefits of extracorporeal circulation during the surgery.

extracranial

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈkreɪniəl/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈkreɪniəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located or happening outside the skull.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was extracranial and did not affect the brain.

extract

IPA: /ɪkˈstrækt/

KK: /ɪkˈstrækt/

noun

Definition: A concentrated form of a substance, often used for flavoring or medicinal purposes, or a passage taken from a larger text.

Example: The recipe called for vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the cake.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something out from a larger whole, often with effort or force, such as removing a tooth or obtaining information from a source.

Example: The dentist had to extract my wisdom tooth because it was causing pain.

extractability

IPA: /ɪkˌstræktəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪkˈstræktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how easily something can be removed or obtained using a specific method or substance.

Example: The extractability of the compound was tested to determine how much could be recovered from the solution.

extractable

IPA: /ɪkˈstræktəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈstræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be taken out or removed from a larger whole.

Example: The data from the study is extractable for further analysis.

extraction

IPA: /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

KK: /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing or taking out something from a larger whole, often used in contexts like medicine, chemistry, or data.

Example: The extraction of the tooth was necessary to relieve the pain.

extractive

IPA: /ɪkˈstræktɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈstræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of taking something out, especially natural resources, often without replacing what is taken.

Example: The extractive industries often have a significant impact on the environment.

noun

Definition: A substance or material that can be removed or taken out from a larger source, often used in contexts like mining or resource extraction.

Example: The extractive from the plant was used to create a natural remedy.

extrados

IPA: /ɛkˈstrædɒs/

KK: /ɛkˈstrædoʊs/

noun

Definition: The outer curve or surface of an arch, which is the opposite side of the intrados.

Example: The architect designed the extrados of the arch to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

extraembryonic

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəɛmˈbrɪənɪk/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəɛmˈbrɪənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to structures that are located outside of the embryo, such as membranes that support the embryo's development.

Example: The extraembryonic membranes provide essential nutrients to the developing embryo.

extragalactic

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈɡælɪktɪk/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈɡælɪktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is situated or comes from outside of our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Example: Astronomers study extragalactic objects to learn more about the universe beyond our own galaxy.

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