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Topic: Weather

dampish

IPA: /ˈdæmpɪʃ/

KK: /dæmpɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a slight amount of moisture; somewhat wet.

Example: The dampish weather made it uncomfortable to be outside for too long.

damply

IPA: /ˈdæmpli/

KK: /dæmpli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is slightly wet or moist.

Example: The ground was damply covered with morning dew.

dampness

IPA: /ˈdæmpnəs/

KK: /dæmpnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being slightly wet or having moisture in the air or on a surface.

Example: The dampness in the air made it feel cooler outside.

danker

IPA: //ˈdæŋ.kər//

KK: /ˈdæŋkər/

adjective

Definition: More damp or moist than something else; often used to describe a place that is unpleasantly wet or humid.

Example: The basement was danker than I expected, making it feel cold and uncomfortable.

deice

IPA: /daɪs/

KK: /daɪs/

verb

Definition: To remove ice from a surface or object.

Example: The workers had to deice the airplane before it could take off.

deicer

IPA: //ˈdiː.aɪ.sər//

KK: /ˈdiːˌaɪsər/

noun

Definition: A substance or device that prevents or removes ice from surfaces, especially on vehicles or aircraft.

Example: The pilot used a deicer to ensure the wings were clear of ice before takeoff.

deluge

IPA: /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

KK: /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A large amount of water that covers land, often caused by heavy rain or flooding. It can also refer to a situation where there is an overwhelming amount of something, like messages or requests.

Example: After the heavy rain, the town experienced a deluge that flooded many homes.

transitive verb

Definition: To flood or overwhelm something with a large amount of water or a great number of things.

Example: The heavy rain deluged the streets, causing severe flooding.

dew

IPA: /djuː/

KK: /du/

noun

Definition: Small drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when the air is humid.

Example: In the morning, the grass was covered in dew, sparkling in the sunlight.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something with small drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night or in the early morning.

Example: The grass was dewed with moisture after the night.

dewfall

IPA: /ˈdjuːfɔːl/

KK: /djuːfɔːl/

noun

Definition: The process or time when moisture in the air condenses into tiny drops of water on surfaces, usually occurring in the early morning or late evening.

Example: The grass was covered in dewfall, making it look sparkling in the morning light.

downburst

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌbɜrst/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌbɜrst/

noun

Definition: A strong downward flow of air that comes from a thunderstorm cloud, often causing strong winds when it hits the ground.

Example: The downburst caused significant damage to the trees and buildings in the area.

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