Science & Research

vital B2

/ˈvaɪtəl/ Extremely important; essential. M S

evolution B2

/ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ The gradual process by which something changes and develops over time. M S

beta B2

/ˈbeɪtə/ preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product M S

gamma B2

/ˈɡæ.mə/ the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet M S

cellular B2

/ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization) M S

blooming B2

/ˈbluːmɪŋ/ Producing flowers; in flower. M S

meteorite B2

/ˈmiːtiəˌraɪt/ a piece of rock or metal from space that survives passage through an atmosphere and reaches the ground M S

scientifically B2

/ˌsɑe.ənˈtɪfɪkli/ From the point of view of science. M S

lifeless B2

/ˈlaɪfləs/ Dead, or appearing to be dead. M S

ether B2

/ˈi.θɚ/ a substance once thought to fill space and carry light or electromagnetic waves M S

ion B2

/ˈaɪ.ɑn/ an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative electrical charge because it has lost or gained electrons M S

sulfur B2

/ˈsʊl.fə/ A bright yellow chemical element (symbol S) with a strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and many industrial products. M S

relativity B2

/ɹɛl.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (physics) The scientific theory that space and time are not fixed but depend on the observer's motion. M S

supernova B2

/ˌsuː.pɚˈnoʊ.və/ an extremely energetic stellar explosion that makes a star suddenly become vastly more luminous M S

neutron B2

/ˈnu.tɹɑn/ an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton M S

telepathic B2

/ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ communicating without apparent physical signals M S

regeneration B2

/riːˈdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən/ Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation. M S

wavelength B2

/ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding M S

reproductive B2

/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/ producing new life or offspring M S

catalyst B2

/ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ Something or someone that causes an important change or event to happen. M S

digestion B2

/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ learning and coming to understand ideas and information M S

enzyme B2

/ˈɛn.zaɪm/ a protein or RNA molecule that catalyzes a biochemical reaction without being consumed by it M S

decomposition B2

/ˌdiːkəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/ The process of rotting and breaking down, caused by bacteria or fungi. M S

subatomic B2

/ˌsʌbəˈtɑːmɪk/ of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom M S

vigorously B2

/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ With great energy, force, or determination. M S

hydraulics B2

/haɪˈdrɑː.lɪks/ the science and engineering of liquids in motion and their use to transmit force M S

beaker B2

/ˈbiː.kɚ/ a straight-sided, flat-bottomed laboratory container, usually with a pouring lip M S

enthusiastically B2

/ɪnˌθuːziːˈæstɪkli/ In a way that shows great excitement and interest. M S

naturalist B2

/ˈnætʃɝələst/ a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology) M S

spreadsheet B2

/ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ A computer program that organizes data in a grid of rows and columns for calculation and analysis. M S

carbonate B2

/ˈkɑːrbənət/ a salt or ester of carbonic acid, typically containing the carbonate ion CO3^2- M S

gaseous B2

/ˈɡæsiəs/ existing in the physical state of a gas rather than a solid or liquid M S

evaporation B2

/ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/ the process by which a liquid changes into a gas, especially at its surface M S

biotechnology B2

/ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ The use of living things, such as cells or bacteria, to make medicines, foods, and other useful products. M S

morphology B2

/mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants M S

newtonian B2

/nuˈtoʊniən/ relating to Isaac Newton, his scientific work, or the laws and methods derived from it M S

experimenter B2

/ɪkˈsper.əˌmen.tɚ/ a scientist or researcher who conducts an experiment M S

interbreeding B2

/ˌɪntɚˈbriːdɪŋ/ reproduction between animals or plants from different populations, breeds, varieties, or closely related species M S

irradiation B2

/ɪˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ the process of exposing a person, organism, food, or material to ionizing radiation M S

unfertilized B2

/ʌnˈfɝːtəlaɪzd/ biology: not fertilized by the fusion of male and female reproductive cells M S

hybridism B2

/ˈhaɪbrɪdɪzəm/ the production of hybrids by crossing different species, varieties, or breeds M S