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trioxide

/traɪˈɒksaɪd/ /traɪˈɑːksaɪd/

Meanings
noun
Any oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule

Examples :

"Sulfur trioxide, a dangerous pollutant, is released during the burning of some fuels. "
chemistry compound substance material

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Illustration compound

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

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stability noun

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

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pollutant noun

/pəˈluːtənt/ /pəˈlʌtənt/

A foreign substance that makes something dirty, or impure, especially waste from human activities.

"Car exhaust is a major pollutant in many cities, making the air unhealthy to breathe. "

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

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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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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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chemists noun

/ˈkɛmɪsts/

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

"The chemists at the pharmaceutical company are working to develop a new medicine. "

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burning verb

/bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

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dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

Illustration molecule

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."