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supercooled

/ˈsuːpərkuːld/

Meanings
verb
To cool a material below its transition temperature without that transition occurring

Examples :

"The scientist supercooled the water to -5 degrees Celsius, but it remained liquid instead of freezing. "
physics material chemistry science technical

Related Words

Illustration required

required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

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occurring verb

/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ/ /əˈkɝɪŋ/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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undisturbed adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/ /ˌʌndɪˈstɝːbd/

Not disturbed or agitated

"The cat slept soundly on the couch, completely undisturbed by the noise of the television. "

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freezing verb

/ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/

Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

"The lake froze solid."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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exceptionally adverb

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ /ɛkˈsɛpʃənəli/

To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

"The student performed exceptionally well on the exam, earning a perfect score. "

Illustration transition

transition noun

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

"The transition from elementary school to middle school was difficult for many students. "

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "