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How Singapore Uses Science to Stay Cool
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Wenwen Chang posted on 2025/07/30Ever wonder how cities stay cool in sweltering heat? This video dives into Singapore's innovative strategies, like using vegetation and advanced cooling systems to combat the urban heat island effect. You'll pick up fascinating vocabulary related to climate solutions and urban planning that's super relevant today!
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potential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
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UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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US /ɪkˈstrim/
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UK /ɪk'stri:m/
- Adjective
- Very great in degree
- Farthest from a center
- Noun
- Effort that is thought more than is necessary
- The furthest point or limit of something.
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