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Topic: Inventions

photophore

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəˌfɔːr/

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌfɔr/

noun

Definition: A special organ in some marine animals that produces or emits light, often found in deep-sea fish.

Example: The anglerfish uses its photophore to attract prey in the dark ocean depths.

photopia

IPA: //fəˈtoʊpiə//

KK: /fōˈtōpēə/

noun

Definition: The ability to see clearly in bright light, which is controlled by the cone cells in the eye; this is also known as daylight vision.

Example: During the day, our eyes rely on photopia to see colors and details clearly.

photopolymer

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈpɒlɪmər//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌpɒlɪmər/

noun

Definition: A type of plastic that changes when exposed to light, often used in dental fillings and for making printing plates.

Example: The dentist used a photopolymer to fill the cavity in my tooth.

photopositive

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv//

KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊˈpɒzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing an organism or cell that is attracted to light or shows a positive response to light.

Example: The photopositive plants grew towards the sunlight in the garden.

photoproduct

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəʊˌprɒdʌkt/

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌprɒdʌkt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction involving light.

Example: The photoproduct formed during the experiment was analyzed for its properties.

photoreaction

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈriːækʃən/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈriːækʃən/

noun

Definition: A chemical reaction that is initiated or influenced by light.

Example: The plant uses photoreaction to convert sunlight into energy during photosynthesis.

photoreception

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊrɪˈsɛpʃən/

KK: /fōtōrɪˈsɛpʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which living organisms detect and respond to light, important for vision in animals and growth in plants.

Example: Photoreception is essential for many animals to navigate their environment and for plants to grow towards sunlight.

photoreceptive

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊrɪˈsɛptɪv//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊrɪˈsɛptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to absorb and utilize light, particularly for sensing or detecting light.

Example: The photoreceptive cells in the retina help us see in different lighting conditions.

photoreceptor

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈrɛptər//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊrɪˌsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A type of cell or structure in the body that is sensitive to light and helps in the process of vision.

Example: The photoreceptors in the retina convert light into signals that the brain can understand.

photoreduction

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈrɛdʌkʃən/

KK: /fōtōriˈdəkshən/

noun

Definition: A chemical reaction where a substance gains electrons in the presence of light.

Example: Photoreduction is an important process in photosynthesis, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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