English to English Dictionary

/kənˈstrʌkt ði ˈɔːrbɪtəl ˈdaɪəɡræm fɔːr ðə ˈsʌlfaɪd ˈaɪən ˈɛs tuː maɪnəs/ [construct the orbital diagram for the sulfide ion s²⁻]

[verb] To visually represent the distribution of electrons among the atomic orbitals of a sulfur atom that has gained two electrons to form the S²⁻ anion, using boxes or lines and arrows for electron spins.

/kənˈstrʌk.tɪv ˈnɛt.ɪŋ/ [constructive netting]

[noun] A legal or financial mechanism that allows parties to offset mutual obligations or claims to determine a single net payment amount, recognized as enforceable even in insolvency scenarios.

/kənˈsuː.mər/ [consumer]

[noun] A person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or production.

/kənˈteɪnəbəl/ [containable]

[adjective] Capable of being held, enclosed, or kept within limits; able to be controlled or restricted.

/kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd ɛər/ [contaminated air]

[noun] Atmospheric air that has been rendered impure or hazardous by the introduction of pollutants, toxins, microorganisms, or radioactive materials.

/kənˈtɛn.ʃəs ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ [contentious subject]

[noun] A topic, issue, or matter that is likely to cause disagreement, argument, or controversy between people.

/kənˈtekstʃuəl/ [contextual]

[adjective] Relating to or depending on the circumstances or setting in which an event, statement, or idea exists, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

/kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ [continuation]

[noun] The act or state of continuing or being continued; the resumption of something after an interruption.

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs ˈfaɪ.ər/ [continuous fire]

[noun] A sustained and uninterrupted discharge of firearms or artillery without pause for reloading or cooling.

/ˈkɒn.trækts/ (noun) or /kənˈtrækts/ (verb) [contracts]

[noun] Written or spoken agreements, especially ones concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that are intended to be enforceable by law.

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪv/ [contradictive]

[adjective] Tending to contradict; characterized by or involving contradiction; inconsistent.

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/ [contradictory]

[adjective] Mutually opposed or inconsistent; so related that both cannot be true at the same time.

/ˌkɒn.trəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ [contrariety]

[noun] The state, quality, or condition of being contrary, opposed, or mutually contradictory.

/ˈkɒntrəri/ [contrary]

[adjective] Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; diametrically opposed.

/ˈkɒn.treɪt/ [contrate]

[adjective] Relating to or being a wheel in a clock or watch mechanism that has teeth set at right angles to its plane, used to change the direction of motion.

/kənˈtrɪb.juː.tɪd/ [contributed]

[verb] Supplied money, assistance, or ideas to help achieve something or make something successful.

/kənˈtroʊl/ [control]

[verb] To determine the behavior or supervise the running of; to have power over.

/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ [convention]

[noun] A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party, professional group, or hobbyist community.