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Topic: Technology

heatable

IPA: /ˈhiːtəbl/

KK: /ˈhitəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be warmed up or made hot.

Example: The room has a heatable floor that keeps it warm in winter.

heating

IPA: /ˈhiːtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhitɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing warmth or heat to something.

Example: The heating system in the house keeps us warm during winter.

noun

Definition: A system or process that increases the temperature in a space, such as a room or building.

Example: The heating in the house keeps us warm during the winter.

verb

Definition: To make something warm or hot, often by using a source of energy like electricity or gas.

Example: The heating in the house keeps us warm during winter.

heatproof

IPA: /ˈhiːtpruːf/

KK: /ˈhitˌpruf/

adjective

Definition: Not affected by high temperatures, often used to describe materials that can withstand heat without being damaged.

Example: The heatproof pot can be placed directly on the stove without any risk of melting.

hectograph

IPA: /ˈhɛktəˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈhɛktəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A device used to create copies of written or drawn material by using a gelatin surface coated with glycerin.

Example: The teacher used a hectograph to make copies of the exam for all the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a copy of something using a special printing process that involves a gelatin surface.

Example: The teacher used a hectograph to create copies of the exam for the students.

hellbox

IPA: /ˈhɛlˌbɑks/

KK: /hɛlˌbɑks/

noun

Definition: A container used for holding broken or discarded pieces of type in printing.

Example: The printer emptied the hellbox to make room for new type.

helpdesk

IPA: /ˈhɛlpˌdɛsk/

KK: /ˈhɛlpˌdɛsk/

noun

Definition: A place or service where people can get assistance or support, often related to technology or customer service.

Example: If you have any issues with your software, please contact the helpdesk for support.

hertz

IPA: /hɜrts/

KK: /hɜrts/

noun

Definition: A measurement of frequency that indicates how many cycles occur in one second.

Example: The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 100 megahertz.

heterodyne

IPA: //ˈhɛtəˌdaɪn//

KK: /ˈhɛtəˌdaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method in electronics where two different frequencies are combined to create new frequencies, often used in radio and television technology.

Example: The heterodyne receiver improved the clarity of the radio signal.

transitive verb

Definition: To mix a radio wave with another wave of a different frequency to create a new frequency that is the sum or difference of the two original frequencies.

Example: The engineer decided to heterodyne the signals to improve the clarity of the transmission.

heuristic

IPA: /hjʊˈrɪstɪk/

KK: /hjuˈrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of learning or problem-solving that encourages discovery and experimentation rather than following a fixed set of rules.

Example: The teacher used a heuristic approach to help students discover the principles of physics through hands-on experiments.

noun

Definition: A way of solving problems or learning that uses practical methods or experience rather than strict rules or theories.

Example: The team used a heuristic approach to find a solution to the complex problem.

heuristically

IPA: /hjʊˈrɪstɪkli/

KK: /hjuˈrɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that helps to discover or learn something through experience or trial and error, rather than through a strict set of rules.

Example: The team approached the problem heuristically, testing different solutions until they found one that worked.

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