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Topic: Science

botanical

IPA: /bəˈtænɪkəl/

KK: /bətˈænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to plants or the study of plants.

Example: The botanical garden is home to many rare species of flowers.

noun

Definition: A substance or preparation made from plants, often used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

Example: The herbalist recommended a botanical for my skin condition.

botanically

IPA: /bəˈtænɪkli/

KK: /bətænɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the study of plants and their characteristics.

Example: The plant is botanically classified as a perennial species.

botanist

IPA: /ˈbɒtənɪst/

KK: /ˈbɑːtənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies plants and their growth, classification, and uses.

Example: The botanist discovered a new species of flower in the rainforest.

botanize

IPA: /bəˈtæn.aɪz/

KK: /bɑˈtæn aɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To study or collect plants for scientific purposes.

Example: She loves to botanize during her hikes in the forest.

transitive verb

Definition: To study or explore the plants in a specific area.

Example: During the summer, she loves to botanize in the local forests and meadows.

botany

IPA: /ˈbɒtəni/

KK: /ˈbɑːtəni/

noun

Definition: The study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biological processes.

Example: She decided to study botany because she loves plants and nature.

bothrium

IPA: /ˈboʊθriəm/

KK: /ˈboʊθriəm/

noun

Definition: A small part or feature on the head of a tapeworm, often referred to as a facet or fossette.

Example: The bothrium is an important structure for the attachment of the tapeworm to its host.

botryoid

IPA: /bəˈtrɔɪd/

KK: /bɑːˈtrɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape or appearance of a bunch of grapes, often used to describe certain minerals that have small, round protrusions.

Example: The mineral specimen displayed a botryoid structure, resembling a cluster of grapes.

botryoidal

IPA: /bəˈtrɔɪ.ə.dəl/

KK: /bɑːˈtrɔɪ.ə.dəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a cluster of grapes, often used to describe certain mineral formations.

Example: The geologist noted the botryoidal texture of the mineral sample, which looked like a bunch of grapes.

bottleneck

IPA: /ˈbɒt(ə)lˌnɛk/

KK: /ˈbɑtəlˌnɛk/

noun

Definition: A point where progress is slowed down or blocked, often due to a narrow or obstructed area.

Example: The construction on the highway created a bottleneck that caused traffic to back up for miles.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a delay or obstruction in a process or system, making it less efficient.

Example: The new regulations bottleneck the production process, causing delays in delivery.

botulin

IPA: /ˈbɒt.jʊ.lɪn/

KK: /ˈbɑːtʃəlɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of powerful toxin produced by a bacterium, which can cause serious illness and is used in small amounts for medical and cosmetic treatments.

Example: Botulin is used in medicine to treat various conditions, including muscle spasms and excessive sweating.

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