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Topic: Science

herbicidal

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɪsɪdəl/

KK: /hɜrˈbɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that can kill or harm plants, particularly weeds.

Example: Farmers often use herbicidal sprays to control unwanted vegetation in their fields.

herbicide

IPA: /ˈhɜːrbɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈhɜːrbɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical that is used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.

Example: Farmers often use herbicide to keep their fields free of weeds.

herbivory

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/

KK: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of animals eating plants or parts of plants.

Example: Herbivory plays a crucial role in shaping plant communities in ecosystems.

herbology

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɒlədʒi/

KK: /hɜːrˈbɑːlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of plants, especially those used for medicinal purposes and their effects on health.

Example: In her studies of herbology, she learned how to use various plants to treat common ailments.

hereditarian

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrɪən/

KK: /hɪˈrɛdɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the belief that genetic factors are the primary influence on human traits and behaviors.

Example: The hereditarian perspective emphasizes the role of genetics in determining intelligence.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that genetic factors are the main reason for differences among individuals.

Example: The hereditarian argued that intelligence is largely inherited from parents.

hereditarily

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrəli/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is passed down from parents to their children, often referring to traits or conditions that are inherited.

Example: Certain diseases can be passed hereditarily from one generation to the next.

hereditary

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to traits or characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children through genes.

Example: The family has a hereditary condition that affects their health.

heredity

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪti/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪti/

noun

Definition: The process by which traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their children through genes.

Example: Heredity plays a significant role in determining physical traits like eye color and height.

heritability

IPA: /hɛrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /hɛrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being able to be passed down from parents to their offspring, especially in terms of genetic traits.

Example: The heritability of height means that genetics play a significant role in determining how tall a person will be.

heritable

IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈhɜːrɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be passed down from parents to their children, often referring to traits or characteristics.

Example: Certain diseases are heritable, meaning they can be passed from parents to their offspring.

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