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Topic: Science

suberin

IPA: /səˈbɜːrɪn/

KK: /səˈbɜrɪn/

noun

Definition: A waxy and waterproof material found in the cell walls of cork tissue in plants, which helps protect and insulate them.

Example: Suberin is important for the waterproofing of cork cells in trees.

suberization

IPA: /ˌsʌbəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process in which a substance called suberin is deposited on the walls of plant cells, leading to the formation of cork tissue.

Example: The suberization of plant cells helps protect them from water loss and pathogens.

suberize

IPA: //səˈbɛr.aɪz//

KK: /sʌbərˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a plant tissue develop a protective layer called suberin, which helps in preventing water loss and protecting against pathogens.

Example: The researchers aimed to suberize the plant cells to enhance their resistance to drought.

subfamily

IPA: //sʌbˈfæmɪli//

KK: /sʌbˈfæmɪli/

noun

Definition: A group of related organisms or languages that is smaller than a family but larger than a genus or branch.

Example: The biologist studied the subfamily of plants that included several rare species.

subfield

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌfiːld/

KK: /sʌbˌfiːld/

noun

Definition: A smaller area of study within a larger field or discipline.

Example: The researcher specializes in a subfield of biology that focuses on marine ecosystems.

subfossil

IPA: //sʌbˈfɒsəl//

KK: /sʌbˈfɑsəl/

adjective

Definition: Partly turned into a fossil, meaning it is not completely fossilized but shows some signs of fossilization.

Example: The archaeologists discovered subfossil remains of ancient plants in the cave.

noun

Definition: A type of organism that has not completely turned into fossil but is preserved in a state between living and fossilized.

Example: The archaeologists discovered a subfossil that provided insights into ancient ecosystems.

subfragment

IPA: //sʌbˈfræɡmənt//

KK: /sʌbˈfræɡmənt/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger piece that has already been broken or divided.

Example: The scientist studied the subfragment of the DNA to understand its function better.

subgeneration

IPA: //sʌbˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən//

KK: /sʌbˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group of people or things that are part of a larger generation, often distinguished by specific characteristics or experiences.

Example: The subgeneration of digital natives grew up with technology as a part of their daily lives.

subgenus

IPA: //sʌbˈdʒiːnəs//

KK: /sʌbˈdʒiːnəs/

noun

Definition: A classification in biology that is one level below a genus and one level above a species.

Example: The scientist identified a new subgenus of the plant species during her research.

subglacial

IPA: /sʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/

KK: /sʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or located beneath a glacier.

Example: The subglacial environment is crucial for understanding glacier dynamics.

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