IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈtɒmɪzaɪd/
KK: /ɔːˈtɑːtəˌmaɪzd/
Definition: Describing an organism that can shed a part of its body, usually as a defense mechanism.
Example: Some lizards are autotomized, allowing them to escape predators by losing their tails.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊtrænsˈfjuːʒən/
KK: /ˌɔːtəʊtrænsˈfjuːʒən/
Definition: A medical procedure where a person receives their own blood that was collected earlier, instead of blood from another person.
Example: The doctor decided to use autotransfusion during the surgery to ensure the patient received their own blood.
IPA: /ˈɔːtətrɒf/
KK: /ˈɔːtətrɒf/
Definition: A living thing that can make its own food from non-living materials, using energy from sunlight or chemicals. Examples include green plants and some bacteria.
Example: Green plants are autotrophs because they can produce their own food through photosynthesis.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈtrɒfɪk/
KK: /ˌɔːtəˈtrɒfɪk/
Definition: Relating to organisms that can produce their own food using carbon dioxide and energy from light or inorganic substances.
Example: Plants are autotrophic because they can make their own food through photosynthesis.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈzɪdeɪʃən/
KK: /ɔːˌtɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition: A natural chemical process where a substance reacts with oxygen, leading to its gradual breakdown or combustion without flames.
Example: The autoxidation of fats can lead to rancidity in food products.
IPA: /ɔˈzɛsɪs/
KK: /ɔˈzɛsɪs/
Definition: A type of growth where cells increase in size without dividing into smaller cells.
Example: The plant showed auxesis as its cells expanded significantly during the growth phase.
IPA: /ɔːˈzɛtɪk/
KK: /ɔːˈzɛtɪk/
Definition: Describing a material that expands in size when it is stretched, which is the opposite of most materials that typically shrink.
Example: The auxetic material demonstrated unique properties by becoming thicker when pulled.
IPA: /ɔːɡˈzɪl.jə.ri/
KK: /ɔɡˈzɪljəri/
Definition: Describing something that provides help or support, or is used as a backup or additional resource.
Example: The auxiliary staff helped the main team complete the project on time.
Definition: A person or thing that helps or supports another, often in a secondary role.
Example: The auxiliary provided assistance to the main team during the project.
IPA: /ˈɔːksɪn/
KK: /ˈɔksɪn/
Definition: A type of hormone found in plants that helps control their growth and development by promoting cell elongation and regulating other growth processes.
Example: Auxin plays a crucial role in the growth of plant shoots and roots.
IPA: /ɔˈzɪnɪk/
KK: /ɔˈzɪnɪk/
Definition: Related to a class of plant hormones that promote growth and development.
Example: The auxinic properties of the substance helped the plants grow taller and healthier.
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