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diffuser

/dɪˈfjuːzə(ɹ)/
noun

A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.

Examples:

"I used a diffuser on the stovetop to prevent the oatmeal from burning. "

utensilitemfood

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Visual illustration for the word "properties" - Something that is owned.
propertiesnoun
/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

Visual illustration for the word "photographer" - One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.
photographernoun
/fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/

One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

"The photographer captured beautiful pictures of the school's annual talent show. "

Visual illustration for the word "photography" - The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
photographynoun
/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

"My son's photography class is learning about different types of film and digital cameras. "

Visual illustration for the word "mechanical" - Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.
mechanicalnoun
/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Visual illustration for the word "aerodynamic" - Of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics
aerodynamicadjective
/ˌɛəroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ /ˌeroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

Of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics

"The new design for the school's model airplane was very aerodynamic, allowing it to fly smoothly and quickly. "

Visual illustration for the word "wastewater" - Any water that has been used in some human domestic or industrial activity and, because of that, now contains waste products.
wastewaternoun
/ˈweɪstˌwɔtər/ /ˈweɪstˌwɑtər/

Any water that has been used in some human domestic or industrial activity and, because of that, now contains waste products.

"The factory treats its wastewater before releasing it into the river to protect the environment. "

Visual illustration for the word "preventing" - To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
preventingverb
/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Visual illustration for the word "efficiently" - In an efficient manner.
efficientlyadverb
/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

Visual illustration for the word "consisting" - To be.
consistingverb
/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Visual illustration for the word "increasing" - (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
increasingverb
/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

Visual illustration for the word "flattering" - To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
flatteringverb
/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/

To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

"The new student's teacher flattered him, hoping to gain his cooperation in class projects. "

Visual illustration for the word "characteristics" - A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
characteristicsnoun
/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "