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Words Starting with “I

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/ɪz hɛər ˈmæskjəlɪn ɔːr ˈfɛmɪnɪn ɪn frɛntʃ/

linguistic query

In French, the most common word for hair on the head, 'cheveux' (always used in the plural), is masculine. For body hair or a single strand of hair, the word 'poil' is also masculine.

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/ɪz ˈlætɪs ˈɛnərdʒi ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk ɔər ˌɛksəʊˈθɜrmɪk/

noun

A common chemistry question addressing whether the formation of an ionic crystal lattice from gaseous ions releases heat (exothermic) or absorbs heat (endothermic), with lattice formation strictly being exothermic.

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/ɪz ˈsoʊdə pɒp ə ˈkɑːrbəneɪtɪd ˈbevərɪdʒ ˈklæsɪfaɪd æz əˈsɪdɪk ɔːr ˈbeɪsɪk/

noun

A complex interrogative phrase used to query the chemical classification of carbonated soft drinks, specifically regarding their pH level.

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/ɪz ðə bʊk əˈtoʊnmənt beɪst ɒn ə truː ˈstɔːri/

idiom

A specific inquiry regarding whether the 2001 novel 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan is a work of non-fiction or historical record.

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/ˌɪz ðə ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˌɛfˌiːˌoʊˈeɪtʃ ˈθriː ˈsɒljʊbl ɔːr ɪnˈsɒljʊbl ɪn ˈwɔːtər ɪkˈspleɪn/

noun

A specific scientific inquiry or question that seeks to determine the solubility of iron(III) hydroxide (Fe(OH)₃) in water and requests a detailed explanation of the chemical principles or observations that dictate its soluble or insoluble nature.

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/ˈaɪ.və.ri/

noun

A hard, smooth, creamy-white dentine that forms the main part of the tusks of elephants, walruses, and other animals.

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