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Topic: Science

fucose

IPA: //ˈfjuːkoʊs//

KK: /ˈfjuːkoʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar that is found in certain algae and in some blood group substances.

Example: Fucose is important in the structure of certain polysaccharides found in blood.

fucoxanthin

IPA: //fjuːkoʊˈzænθɪn//

KK: /fjuːkoʊˈzænθɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of brown pigment found in certain seaweeds, which is important for photosynthesis and has potential health benefits.

Example: Fucoxanthin is known for its antioxidant properties and is often studied for its effects on weight loss.

fuel

IPA: /fjuːl/

KK: /fjul/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take in energy or power, typically in the form of a substance that can be burned or consumed to produce heat or energy.

Example: The engine will fuel efficiently if it receives the right type of gasoline.

noun

Definition: A substance that is burned or used to produce energy, heat, or power, such as wood, coal, gas, or oil.

Example: The car needs fuel to run properly.

transitive verb

Definition: To supply energy or power to something, often by providing a substance that can be burned or consumed.

Example: The company plans to fuel its operations with renewable energy sources.

fueling

IPA: /ˈfjuːəlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfjuːəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act or process of providing energy or power to something, often by adding fuel.

Example: The fueling of the rocket took several hours before the launch.

verb

Definition: To provide energy or power to something, often in the form of a substance like gas or oil.

Example: The car is fueling at the gas station before the long trip.

fuelling

IPA: /ˈfjuːəlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfjulɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act or process of providing fuel to something, such as a vehicle or machine, to make it operate.

Example: The fuelling of the car took only a few minutes at the gas station.

verb

Definition: To provide energy or power to something, often by adding a substance like gas or oil.

Example: The team is fuelling the car before the race.

fugacious

IPA: /fjuˈɡeɪʃəs/

KK: /fjuˈgeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that does not last long and disappears quickly.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was fugacious, fading away within minutes.

fugacity

IPA: /fjuˈɡæsɪti/

KK: /fjuˈgæsɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how likely a substance is to escape or expand from its current phase, often used in chemistry to describe the behavior of gases and liquids.

Example: The fugacity of the gas increased as the temperature rose, indicating a greater tendency to escape into the atmosphere.

fulcrum

IPA: /ˈfʌlkrəm/

KK: /ˈfʊlkrəm/

noun

Definition: A point or support on which a lever turns, allowing it to lift or move something.

Example: The child used a stick as a fulcrum to lift the heavy rock.

fulgid

IPA: /ˈfʌl.dʒɪd/

KK: /ˈfʌlɡɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that shines brightly or emits flashes of light.

Example: The fulgid stars lit up the night sky with their brilliant glow.

fulgurate

IPA: /ˈfʌlɡjʊˌreɪt/

KK: /fʌlɡjʊˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce flashes of light, similar to lightning.

Example: The storm caused the sky to fulgurate with bright flashes of light.

transitive verb

Definition: To destroy abnormal tissue using electric current or to emit light in flashes.

Example: The surgeon decided to fulgurate the tumor to eliminate the abnormal cells.

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