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incompressible

/ˌɪnkəmˈpresɪbəl/ /ˌɪŋkəmˈpresɪbəl/

Meanings
adjective
Not compressible.

Examples :

"The air in the bicycle tire is incompressible, so it stays inflated even after the pump is removed. "
physics material science

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not noun

/nɒt/ /nɑt/

A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.

"The not of the student's attendance record meant they were absent. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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even noun

/ˈiːvən/ /ˈivn̩/

(diminutive) An even number.

"My younger brother counted the evens in his math homework. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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tire verb

/ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/

To become sleepy or weary.

"After a long day of school, I tired easily and fell asleep quickly. "

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bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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removed verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvd/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

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air noun

/ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/

The substance constituting earth's atmosphere, particularly:

"The air in the classroom was thick with the smell of freshly sharpened pencils. "

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stays noun

/steɪz/

Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.

"I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."

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inflated verb

/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈfleɪdɪd/

To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

"You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it."

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pump noun

/pʌmp/

A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.

"This pump can deliver 100 gallons of water per minute."