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Topic: Science

abundant

IPA: /əˈbʌndənt/

KK: /əˈbʌndənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that exists in large quantities or is plentiful. It can refer to resources, items, or qualities that are available in great amounts.

Example: The garden was abundant with colorful flowers and lush greenery.

abutment

IPA: /əˈbʌtmənt/

KK: /əˈbʌtmənt/

noun

Definition: A structure that supports the end of a bridge or holds up the cables of a suspension bridge. It can also refer to a part of a structure that carries the weight of an arch.

Example: The engineers designed a strong abutment to ensure the stability of the bridge.

abvolt

IPA: /ˈæbvoʊlt/

KK: /ˈæbvoʊlt/

noun

Definition: A unit of electric potential that is equal to one hundred-millionth of a volt, used in the centimeter-gram-second system of measurement.

Example: The circuit operated at a potential difference of several abvolts.

abwatt

IPA: /ˈæb.wɒt/

KK: /ˈæbˌwɑt/

noun

Definition: A very small unit of electrical power that is equal to one ten-millionth of a watt, used in a specific system of measurement.

Example: The device consumes power measured in abwatts, which is a very small unit of electrical power.

abyssal

IPA: /əˈbɪsəl/

KK: /əˈbɪsəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the very deep parts of the ocean, typically found at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters, where light does not reach and conditions are extreme.

Example: The abyssal zone is home to many unique and mysterious creatures.

acanthocephalan

IPA: /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/

KK: /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/

noun

Definition: A type of parasitic worm that has a spiny head and lives in the intestines of various animals.

Example: The acanthocephalan can cause significant harm to its host by feeding on its nutrients.

acapnia

IPA: /ˌækəˈpniə/

KK: /ˌækəˈpniə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where there is a lower than normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood and body tissues.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with acapnia after the tests showed low levels of carbon dioxide in his blood.

acarbose

IPA: //ˈæk.ər.boʊs//

KK: /ˈækərˌboʊs/

noun

Definition: A medication used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates from food.

Example: The doctor prescribed acarbose to help manage my blood sugar levels after meals.

acariasis

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈraɪ.sɪs/

KK: /əˌkær.ɪˈeɪ.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person or animal is affected by mites, which are tiny creatures that can cause irritation or disease.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with acariasis after showing symptoms of mite infestation.

acaricidal

IPA: /ˌækəˈraɪsɪdəl/

KK: /əˈkærɪˌsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is harmful or lethal to a specific group of tiny creatures known as acarids, which include mites and ticks.

Example: The acaricidal treatment effectively eliminated the mites from the garden.

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