IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
Definition: A device that uses high pressure and steam to sterilize equipment or materials, often used in laboratories and medical settings.
Example: The laboratory technician placed the glassware in the autoclave to ensure it was properly sterilized.
Definition: To treat or sterilize equipment or materials using a high-pressure steam chamber.
Example: The laboratory technician will autoclave the instruments to ensure they are free of bacteria.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkɔɪd/
KK: /ɔːtəˈkɔɪd/
Definition: A type of substance produced by the body that acts like a hormone or neurotransmitter, influencing various physiological processes.
Example: Histamine is an example of an autocoid that plays a role in allergic reactions.
IPA: /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/
KK: /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/
Definition: A system of government where one person has complete control and makes all the decisions without any limits.
Example: In an autocracy, the leader has the power to make laws and decisions without consulting anyone else.
IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkræt/
KK: /ˈɔːtəˌkræt/
Definition: A person who has complete control or power over a country or organization, often ruling without any limits or restrictions.
Example: The autocrat made decisions without consulting anyone else in the government.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
KK: /ɔːˈtɒkrætɪk/
Definition: Relating to a system of government where one person has absolute power and makes decisions without input from others.
Example: The autocratic leader made all the decisions without consulting anyone else.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪkəl/
KK: /ɔːtəˈkrætɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to a system of government in which one person has absolute power and makes decisions without input from others.
Example: The leader ruled in an autocratical manner, making all decisions without consulting anyone else.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪkli/
KK: /ɔːˈtɒkrəˌtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that involves one person or a small group making decisions without input from others.
Example: The leader ruled autocratically, making all the decisions without consulting anyone.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈkraɪn/
KK: /ɔːtəˈkraɪn/
Definition: Relating to a substance that is released by a cell and affects the same cell that produced it.
Example: The autocrine signaling mechanism allows the cell to regulate its own functions.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈdaɪdækt/
KK: /ˌɔːtəˈdaɪdækt/
Definition: A person who teaches themselves rather than being taught by someone else, often through independent study and practice.
Example: As an autodidact, she learned to play the guitar by watching online tutorials and practicing daily.
IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊdaɪˈdæktɪk/
KK: /ˌɔːtəʊdaɪˈdæktɪk/
Definition: Describing someone who has learned a skill or subject on their own, without formal education or a teacher.
Example: She is an autodidactic artist who learned to paint by watching online tutorials.
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