"Ebonize" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To ebonize means to darken or stain something, typically wood, to a darker color, often with a black or dark brown hue, typically using a chemical process.
Ebola is a rare and deadly viral disease that causes hemorrhagic fever, which is characterized by high fever, bleeding, and organ dysfunction. It is caused by the Ebola virus, a type of filovirus that is found in certain animals in Africa. The virus is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated bodily fluids, such as blood, sweat, and saliva, and can spread quickly from person to person through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or through airborne transmission. Symptoms of Ebola typically begin within 8-21 days after exposure and include fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in some cases, bleeding or bruising. If left untreated, Ebola can progress to severe illness, such as organ failure and death, with a mortality rate of up to 90%. Treatment for Ebola typically involves supporting the patient with fluids, oxygen, and medications to control bleeding and infections, and managing symptoms. In severe cases, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and antiviral medications may be used. Vaccination is also available for some strains of the virus.