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have an impact on
Meaning: To strongly influence something.
Example: The Sumerian base-60 system still has an impact on how we measure time.
keep them straight
Meaning: To remember or distinguish many similar things.
Example: There are over 200 kachina spirits, so it's hard to keep them straight.
break down
Meaning: To stop working properly.
Example: Rust can make metal break down and become fragile.
get in touch
Meaning: To contact someone after a period of time.
Example: Some separated twins got in touch as teenagers or adults.
has to do with
Meaning: Is related to; is connected with.
Example: For many subjects, happiness has to do with genetics.
numeral system
IPA (UK): /ˈnjuː.mər.əl ˌsɪs.təm/
IPA (US): /ˈnuː.mər.əl ˌsɪs.təm/
Meaning: A way of writing and organizing numbers.
Meaning: A way of writing and organizing numbers.
Example: Most numeral systems are base 10.
kachina doll
IPA (UK): /kəˈtʃiː.nə dɒl/
IPA (US): /kəˈtʃiː.nə dɑːl/
Meaning: A Hopi educational doll representing a spiritual figure.
Meaning: A Hopi educational doll representing a spiritual figure.
Example: Kachina dolls teach Hopi children about important spirits.
corrosion
IPA (UK): /kəˈrəʊ.ʒən/
IPA (US): /kəˈroʊ.ʒən/
Meaning: The gradual destruction of metal through chemical reactions.
Meaning: The gradual destruction of metal through chemical reactions.
Example: Rust is a type of corrosion that weakens metal.
iron oxide
IPA (UK): /ˌaɪən ˈɒk.saɪd/
IPA (US): /ˌaɪərn ˈɑːk.saɪd/
Meaning: The chemical compound commonly known as rust.
Meaning: The chemical compound commonly known as rust.
Example: Rust is formed by the oxidation of iron into iron oxide.
genetics
IPA (UK): /dʒəˈnet.ɪks/
IPA (US): /dʒəˈnet.ɪks/
Meaning: The study of heredity and inherited traits.
Meaning: The study of heredity and inherited traits.
Example: One study suggested happiness is 80% influenced by genetics.
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