IPA: /ˈɡeɪnaɪt/
KK: /gænˌaɪt/
Definition: A mineral that is usually dark green, brown, or black, made of zinc and aluminum oxide.
Example: Gahnite is often found in metamorphic rocks and is valued by mineral collectors.
IPA: /ɡəˌlæk.təˈsæ.miːn/
KK: /gəˌlæk tə ˈsæ miːn/
Definition: A type of sugar that has an amino group, often found in certain fats and in cartilage.
Example: Galactosamine is important for the structure of some types of cells in the body.
IPA: /ɡəˈlæktəˌsoʊs/
KK: /gəˈlækˌtoʊs/
Definition: A type of simple sugar that is found in milk and some plants, and is less sweet than glucose.
Example: Galactose is one of the components of lactose, the sugar found in milk.
IPA: //ɡəˈlæk.təˌsaɪ.deɪz//
KK: /gəˈlaktəˌsīˌdās/
Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down galactosides, which are sugars that contain galactose.
Example: Galactosidase is important for digesting certain carbohydrates in the body.
IPA: /ɡəˈlæk.təˌsaɪd/
KK: /gəˈlæk təˌsaɪd/
Definition: A type of compound that releases galactose when it is broken down with water.
Example: Galactosides are important in various biological processes, including cell signaling.
IPA: /ɡəˈlæktəˌsɪl/
KK: /gəˈlæk tə sɪl/
Definition: A part of a molecule that comes from galactose, which is a type of sugar. It is often involved in the structure of larger molecules in biology.
Example: Galactosyl groups are important in the formation of certain carbohydrates.
IPA: /ɡəˈliːnə/
KK: /gəˈlinə/
Definition: A gray or bluish-gray mineral that is mainly made of lead sulfide and is the main source of lead.
Example: Galena is often found in cubic crystals and is an important ore for extracting lead.
IPA: /ˈɡeɪlənaɪt/
KK: /ˈɡælənˌaɪt/
Definition: A type of mineral that is primarily made of lead sulfide and is an important source of lead.
Example: Galenite is often mined for its lead content, which is used in various industries.
IPA: /ˈɡæl.eɪt/
KK: /ˈgæl.eɪt/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from gallic acid, often found in various plants and used in different applications.
Example: Gallate is commonly used in food preservation due to its antioxidant properties.
IPA: /ˈɡæl.i.əs/
KK: /ˈgæl.i.əs/
Definition: A large and fast ship from the 16th and 17th centuries, used mainly in the Mediterranean, that had both sails and oars, often used as a warship.
Example: The galleass was a formidable vessel in naval battles during its time.
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