The middle part of the tympanum, which is the space in the middle ear bounded by the tympanic membrane and ossicles. It plays a vital role in the transmission of sound vibrations from the ear drum to the inner ear.
/ˌmiːtəˈtɪmpənəm/
To enclose or seal something in or as if in a capsule.
/ɪnkˈapsedz/
The process of reheating a metal, typically steel, that has been hardened by quenching to reduce its hardness while not significantly reducing its toughness.
/rɪˈtempərɪŋ/
A surname of English and Scottish origin, sometimes used as a given name.
/tʃɪtˈdɛndən/
A type of chlorophyll found in some bacteria, particularly those inhabiting anaerobic environments. It typically absorbs light in the orange to red region of the visible spectrum.
/ˌbæk.tɪərɪ.əˈklor.oʊ.fɪl/
In a manner suggesting oracular (prophetic or authoritative and mysterious) speech or behavior; in a way that is vague or ambiguous yet taken to be shrewd or insightful.
/ɒrəˈklɪkli/
a place of great success, happiness, or prosperity, especially for those who have not had much; a state of blissful ease or contentment
/ˈs Democratugˈlænd/
Not containing duplicates or repetitions; unique or distinct: e.g., a record that contains a list of all information without any repetition or duplication.
/ˌʌndəˈdjuːplɪkeɪt/
A small territorial subdivision, typically a rural district associated with a manor or noble family; a small group formed around a particular achievement or interest; a family or group of related families living in a deme.
/dɪˈmiːz/