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oogenetic

IPA: /ˌoʊəˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/

KK: /oʊəˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of egg cell development in female organisms.

Example: The oogenetic process is crucial for the formation of eggs in many species.

oogonial

IPA: /ˌuːɡəˈnaɪəl/

KK: /ˌuːɡəˈnaɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cell involved in the formation of eggs in certain organisms.

Example: The oogonial cells are essential for the development of female gametes in many species.

oogonium

IPA: //ˈuːɡəˌnoʊmiəm//

KK: /ˈuːɡəˌnoʊmiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that develops from a germ cell and eventually becomes an egg cell in the ovary, or a reproductive structure in some plants and fungi that contains egg cells.

Example: The oogonium in the algae is responsible for producing the female gametes.

oosperm

IPA: //oʊˈspɜːrm//

KK: /ˈoʊsˌpɜrm/

noun

Definition: A female reproductive cell that, after fertilization, can develop into a new organism.

Example: The oosperm is formed when the sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell.

oosphere

IPA: /ˈoʊəˌsfɪr/

KK: /ˈoʊəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: A large, immobile female reproductive cell that is produced in the ovaries and is ready to be fertilized.

Example: The oosphere is essential for reproduction in many plants and animals.

oospore

IPA: /ˈoʊəˌspɔːr/

KK: /ˈoʊəˌspɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of spore that forms from the fertilization of a female cell, often found in fungi and characterized by having a thick outer wall.

Example: The scientist studied the oospore under a microscope to understand its development.

ootid

IPA: /ˈuːtɪd/

KK: /ˈuːtɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that is formed during the process of meiosis in females, which eventually develops into an egg cell.

Example: The ootid is the final stage in the development of a female gamete before it becomes a mature egg.

opacify

IPA: /oʊˈpeɪsɪˌfaɪ/

KK: /oʊˈpeɪsɪˌfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To make something not transparent or clear by adding a substance that causes it to become opaque.

Example: The scientist decided to opacify the solution to prevent light from passing through it.

opencast

IPA: /ˈoʊpənˌkæst/

KK: /ˈoʊpənˌkæst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of mining where materials are extracted from an open surface rather than underground.

Example: The opencast mining method is often used for extracting coal and minerals.

openwork

IPA: /ˈoʊpənˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈoʊpənˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A type of decorative or structural design that has many openings or holes, often arranged in patterns, allowing light or air to pass through.

Example: The artist created a beautiful openwork design for the metal sculpture.

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