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Topic: Science

gutta

IPA: /ˈɡʌtə/

KK: /ˈɡʌtə/

noun

Definition: A small ornament shaped like a truncated cone, often found in architecture, especially in the Doric style, or a drop of liquid, such as medicine.

Example: The architect chose to decorate the building with guttae to enhance its classical appearance.

guttate

IPA: /ˈɡʌteɪt/

KK: /ˈɡʌteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has or looks like drops, often in a spotted pattern.

Example: The artist used a guttate technique to create a unique texture on the canvas.

guttated

IPA: /ˈɡʌteɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈɡʌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is covered with small drops or spots, resembling droplets.

Example: The guttated leaves glistened in the morning sun, each drop reflecting light.

guttation

IPA: /ɡʌˈteɪʃən/

KK: /gʌˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where water is released from the leaves of a plant, usually due to pressure in the roots.

Example: Guttation can often be seen in the early morning when droplets of water appear on the tips of leaves.

guyot

IPA: /ɡiːˈjoʊ/

KK: /guyot/

noun

Definition: A flat-topped mountain that is found underwater, often formed by volcanic activity.

Example: The researchers discovered a guyot while mapping the ocean floor.

gymnosperm

IPA: /ˈdʒɪm.nəʊ.spɜːm/

KK: /ˈdʒɪm.nəʊ.spɜːrm/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that produces seeds that are not covered by an ovary or fruit, including groups like conifers and cycads.

Example: Pine trees are examples of gymnosperms, as their seeds are exposed on cones.

gymnospermy

IPA: //dʒɪmˈnoʊspərmi//

KK: /dʒɪmˈnoʊspərmi/

noun

Definition: In botany, the condition of having seeds that are not enclosed in an ovary; these plants typically include conifers and cycads.

Example: Gymnospermy is characterized by the production of seeds that are exposed rather than enclosed in a fruit.

gynaecology

IPA: //ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒi//

KK: /gaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of medicine that deals with the health and diseases of women, especially those related to the reproductive system.

Example: She decided to specialize in gynaecology to help women with their health issues.

gynandromorph

IPA: //ɡɪˈnændrəˌmɔːrf//

KK: /gɪˈnændrəˌmɔrf/

noun

Definition: A living being that has both male and female traits, often seen in insects where different parts of the body show characteristics of each sex.

Example: The scientist studied a gynandromorph butterfly that had one wing with male colors and the other with female colors.

gynandromorphic

IPA: //ɡɪˌnændrəˈmɔːrfɪk//

KK: /gɪˌnændrəˈmɔrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having both male and female characteristics or traits.

Example: The scientist studied a gynandromorphic butterfly that displayed both male and female colors and patterns.

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