IPA: /haɪˈdrəʊtrəpɪzəm/
KK: /haɪˈdrəʊtrəpɪzəm/
Definition: A type of growth or movement in plants where roots or other parts move towards or away from water.
Example: The roots of the plant exhibit hydrotropism by growing towards the moisture in the soil.
IPA: //ˈhaɪdrəs//
KK: /ˈhaɪdrəs/
Definition: Having water as part of its structure or composition, often in a chemical form.
Example: The mineral is classified as hydrous because it contains water molecules in its crystal structure.
IPA: /haɪˈdrɒksaɪd/
KK: /haɪˈdrɒksaɪd/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes a hydroxyl group, which is made up of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom.
Example: Sodium hydroxide is commonly used in cleaning products.
IPA: /haɪˈdrɒk.si/
KK: /haɪˈdrɒk.si/
Definition: Relating to or containing a hydroxyl group, which is a chemical group made up of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom.
Example: The hydroxy compound is used in various chemical reactions.
IPA: //haɪˌdrɒk.siˈæp.ə.taɪt//
KK: /haɪˌdrɒk.siˈæp.ə.taɪt/
Definition: A mineral that is a major component of bone, made of calcium and phosphate, which helps give bones their strength.
Example: Hydroxyapatite is essential for maintaining the structure and strength of bones in vertebrates.
IPA: /haɪˈdrɒksɪl/
KK: /haɪˈdrɒksɪl/
Definition: A chemical group made up of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom, often found in various compounds like acids and alcohols.
Example: The hydroxyl group is essential in the structure of alcohols.
IPA: //haɪˌdrɒksɪlˈæpətaɪt//
KK: /haɪˌdrɒksɪlˈæpətaɪt/
Definition: A mineral form of calcium apatite that contains hydroxyl groups, commonly found in bones and teeth.
Example: Hydroxylapatite is an important component of human bone structure.
IPA: /haɪˈdrɒksɪleɪz/
KK: /haɪˈdrɒksɪleɪs/
Definition: A type of enzyme that helps add hydroxyl groups to other compounds, facilitating oxidation reactions.
Example: Hydroxylase enzymes play a crucial role in the metabolism of various substances in the body.
IPA: /haɪˈdrɒksɪleɪt/
KK: /haɪˈdrɒksɪleɪt/
Definition: To add a hydroxyl group to a chemical compound, which can change its properties and reactivity.
Example: Chemists often hydroxylate organic compounds to enhance their solubility in water.
IPA: /haɪˈdrɒksɪleɪtɪd/
KK: /haɪˈdrɒksɪleɪtɪd/
Definition: Describing a substance that has undergone a chemical process where a hydroxyl group is added to it.
Example: The hydroxylated compound showed increased solubility in water.
Definition: To add a hydroxyl group (–OH) to a molecule, often in the context of chemical reactions.
Example: The compound was hydroxylated to enhance its solubility in water.
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