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Topic: Science

grafting

IPA: /ˈɡræftɪŋ/

KK: /ˈgræftɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of joining a part of one plant to another so that they grow together, or the act of transplanting tissue from one part of the body to another.

Example: Grafting is commonly used in horticulture to produce new varieties of plants.

verb

Definition: The action of joining a part of one plant to another so that they grow together, or in a broader sense, combining different things to create something new.

Example: The gardener is grafting a new variety of apple onto an existing tree.

gramicidin

IPA: //ˌɡræmɪˈsaɪdɪn//

KK: /græməˈsaɪdɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic made by a specific soil bacterium, used to fight infections caused by certain bacteria that have a thick cell wall.

Example: Gramicidin is often used in topical ointments to treat skin infections.

granite

IPA: /ˈɡrænɪt/

KK: /ˈgrænɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of very hard rock that is light in color and made mostly of minerals like quartz and feldspar, often used for buildings and monuments.

Example: The kitchen countertops were made of beautiful polished granite.

granitelike

IPA: /ˈɡræ.nɪt.laɪk/

KK: /ˈgrænɪtˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or appearance similar to granite, which is a hard, durable rock.

Example: The building's facade was made of a granitelike material that gave it a strong and sturdy look.

granitic

IPA: /ɡrəˈnɪtɪk/

KK: /grænˈɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made of granite, a type of hard rock that is often used in construction.

Example: The granitic cliffs stood tall against the blue sky.

granitoid

IPA: /ˈɡrænɪtɔɪd/

KK: /grænɪtɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or appearance similar to granite, characterized by a granular structure.

Example: The rock formation was described as granitoid due to its coarse, grainy texture.

granodiorite

IPA: /ˌɡrænəˈdɔɪəˌraɪt/

KK: /grænəˈdɔɪəˌraɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that forms from magma and is similar to granite, but has more of a mineral called plagioclase than another mineral called potassium feldspar.

Example: Granodiorite is often used in construction because of its durability and attractive appearance.

granolithic

IPA: //ˌɡræ.nəˈlɪ.θɪk//

KK: /grænəˈlɪθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of material made from crushed stone and cement, often used in construction.

Example: The granolithic surface of the floor provided a durable and attractive finish.

granophyre

IPA: /ˈɡræ.nəˌfaɪər/

KK: /græˈnɒfɪə/

noun

Definition: A type of igneous rock that has a fine-grained texture and contains both quartz and feldspar in its structure.

Example: The geologist examined the granophyre to understand its mineral composition.

granular

IPA: /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

KK: /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or structure made up of small, grain-like particles or granules.

Example: The granular texture of the sand made it perfect for building castles.

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