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Topic: Science

hydrophobic

IPA: /haɪˈdrəʊfɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdrəʊfobɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that does not mix with water or repels it.

Example: The hydrophobic coating on the fabric keeps it dry in the rain.

hydrophobicity

IPA: /haɪˌdrəʊˈfɒbɪsɪti/

KK: /haɪˌdrəʊˈfɒbɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being repellent to water; substances with this property do not mix well with water.

Example: The hydrophobicity of the material makes it ideal for waterproof clothing.

hydrophone

IPA: /ˈhaɪdrəˌfoʊn/

KK: /ˈhaɪdrəˌfoʊn/

noun

Definition: A device used to listen to sounds that travel through water, often used in underwater research or communication.

Example: The researchers used a hydrophone to record the sounds of marine life beneath the ocean's surface.

hydropic

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒpɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues, often causing swelling.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a hydropic condition that required immediate medical attention.

hydroplane

IPA: //ˈhaɪdrəˌpleɪn//

KK: /ˈhaɪdroʊpleɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose control while moving over a wet surface, often causing a vehicle to slide or glide uncontrollably.

Example: The car began to hydroplane on the slick road during the rain.

noun

Definition: A type of motorboat that can lift out of the water and glide on the surface at high speeds, often used for racing.

Example: The hydroplane raced across the water, skimming just above the surface.

hydroponic

IPA: /haɪˈdrəʊpɒnɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdroʊpɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of growing plants in water with nutrients instead of soil.

Example: Hydroponic systems can produce crops faster than traditional farming methods.

hydroponically

IPA: /haɪˈdrəʊpənɪkli/

KK: /haɪˈdroʊpənɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves growing plants in a nutrient solution without soil.

Example: The vegetables were grown hydroponically in a controlled environment.

hydroponics

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒpənɪks/

KK: /haɪˈdroʊˌpɒnɪks/

noun

Definition: The method of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution instead.

Example: Many farmers are turning to hydroponics to grow vegetables in urban areas.

hydropower

IPA: /ˈhaɪdroʊˌpaʊər/

KK: /haɪdroʊˌpaʊər/

noun

Definition: Energy that is generated from the movement of water, often used to produce electricity.

Example: The dam generates hydropower that supplies energy to thousands of homes.

hydrops

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒps/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒps/

noun

Definition: This term refers to an unusual buildup of clear fluid in a body tissue or space.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with hydrops after noticing the swelling.

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