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pH level of soft drinks

/piː eɪtʃ ˈlɛvəl əv sɒft drɪŋks/ [pee-eich lev-uhl uhv soft dringks]

[noun] A quantitative measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a carbonated or non-carbonated beverage, typically indicating a high level of acidity that can affect dental health.

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phenomenalist

/fɪˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl.ɪst/ [phenomenalist]

[adjective] Relating to or characteristic of phenomenalism.

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phew

/fjuː/ [phew]

[interjection] Used to express relief, exhaustion, or the sensation of intense heat.

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philanthropic

/ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɒp.ɪk/ [philanthropic]

[adjective] Seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; benevolent and charitable.

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phone

/foʊn/ [phone]

[noun] A telecommunications device that permits two or more users to conduct a conversation when they are too far apart to be heard directly.

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phonetic change

/fəˈnɛtɪk tʃeɪndʒ/ [phonetic change]

[noun] Any alteration in the pronunciation of a sound or sequence of sounds in a language, occurring either historically over time or as a result of environmental factors in speech.

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photo

/ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ [photo]

[noun] A picture or image recorded by a camera, either on light-sensitive film or stored digitally.

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phylogenetic systematics

/ˌfaɪ.loʊ.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪks/ [phylogenetic systematics]

[noun] A biological discipline that reconstructs the evolutionary history and relationships among organisms and classifies them based on common ancestry.

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phylogenetics

/ˌfaɪ.loʊ.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪks/ [phylogenetics]

[noun] The branch of science that deals with evolutionary development and diversification of a species or group of organisms, or of a feature of an organism.

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physical

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ [physical]

[adjective] Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or spirit.

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physical science

/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈsaɪəns/ [physical science]

[noun] Any of the natural sciences that deal with non-living materials, energy, and the physical constitution of the Earth, atmosphere, and universe, typically including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology.

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physiological

/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [physiological]

[adjective] Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

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picky

/ˈpɪki/ [picky]

[adjective] Characterized by being excessively fastidious, selective, or difficult to please, especially regarding food or choices.

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pieces

/ˈpiːsɪz/ [pieces]

[noun] Distinct parts or elements that make up a whole, or fragments resulting from something being broken.

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pigeonhole

/ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/ [pigeonhole]

[noun] One of a series of small, recessed compartments in a desk, cabinet, or wall used for storing letters or documents.

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piker

/ˈpaɪkər/ [piker]

[noun] A person who is stingy or avoids spending money; someone who does things on a small, cautious, or unadventurous scale.

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pilcrow

/ˈpɪl.kroʊ/ [pilcrow]

[noun] A typographical character (¶) used to indicate the start of a new paragraph or section of text.

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piled

/paɪld/ [piled]

[verb] Placed or arranged in a pile or heap.

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