alem-sis
alem-sis is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘salt depletion’.
Meaning
salt depletion
Pronunciation
Sound out alem-sis letter by letter:
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- mmm as in 'man'
- sss as in 'sun'
- iiee as in 'see'
- sss as in 'sun'
Usage notes
the loss of salt from the body without replacement (from vomiting, profuse perspiration, urination, diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance