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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

prototroph

IPA: /ˈproʊtəˌtrɒf/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌtrɔf/

noun

Definition: A type of microorganism that can create its own nutrients from non-organic substances.

Example: The prototroph can thrive in environments where organic nutrients are scarce.

prototrophic

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈtrɒfɪk/

KK: /ˌproʊtəˈtrɒfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing organisms that can synthesize all the compounds they need for growth from basic nutrients, similar to their natural form.

Example: The prototrophic strain of bacteria can thrive in minimal media without additional nutrients.

prototypal

IPA: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpəl/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an original model or first example of something from which others are developed.

Example: The designer created a prototypal version of the new smartphone to test its features.

prototype

IPA: /ˈprəʊtətaɪp/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: A first or early version of something that is used as a model for making later versions.

Example: The engineers created a prototype of the new smartphone to test its features before the final release.

prototypic

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪk/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a model or example that serves as a standard for others.

Example: The design of the new smartphone is considered prototypic for future models.

prototypical

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪkəl/

KK: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Representing a typical example of something, often used as a model for others.

Example: The prototypical design of the car influenced many other models that followed.

prototypically

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪkli/

KK: /ˌproʊtəˈtaɪpɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is typical or characteristic of a prototype, which is an original model or example of something.

Example: The design was prototypically innovative, setting a standard for future products.

protoxid

IPA: /ˈproʊtɒksɪd/

KK: /ˈprōtōˌzīd/

noun

Definition: A type of compound that consists of one oxygen atom bonded to a single bivalent atom or two univalent atoms, typically not exhibiting strong basic or acidic properties.

Example: Protoxid compounds are often studied in chemistry for their unique properties.

protozoal

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊəl/

KK: /proʊtəˈzoʊəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to protozoa, which are single-celled organisms that can be found in various environments.

Example: The scientist studied the protozoal behavior in freshwater habitats.

protozoan

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/

KK: /ˈproʊtəˌzoʊən/

noun

Definition: A type of single-celled organism that is usually very small and can be found in many different environments. These organisms can move and often feed on other small organisms.

Example: The pond was full of protozoans swimming around in the water.

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