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Topic: Science

horizontality

IPA: /həˌraɪ.zənˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /hɔːrɪˈzɒntəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being horizontal, which means lying flat or parallel to the horizon.

Example: The architect emphasized the horizontality of the building's design to create a sense of stability.

hormogonium

IPA: /hɔːrˈmɒɡəniəm/

KK: /hɔrˈmɒɡəniəm/

noun

Definition: A segment of a cyanobacterium filament that can separate and develop into a new filament through cell division.

Example: The hormogonium can detach from the parent filament and grow into a new one.

hormonal

IPA: /hɔːˈmoʊ.nəl/

KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to hormones, which are substances in the body that control various functions and processes.

Example: Many teenagers experience hormonal changes during puberty.

hormonally

IPA: /hɔːˈmoʊnəli/

KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to hormones, which are substances in the body that control various functions and processes.

Example: The changes in her mood were hormonally influenced during her menstrual cycle.

hormone

IPA: /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

KK: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance made by the body that travels through the blood to control and regulate various functions, such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Example: Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

hormonelike

IPA: /hɔːrˈmoʊnlaɪk/

KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics similar to a hormone or relating to hormones.

Example: Certain foods contain hormonelike substances that can affect our mood.

hornblende

IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌblɛnd/

KK: /hɔrnˈblɛnd/

noun

Definition: A dark green to black mineral that is part of the amphibole group, commonly found in igneous rocks and formed during their cooling process.

Example: Hornblende is often used in geology to identify certain types of igneous rocks.

hornblendic

IPA: /hɔrnˈblɛndɪk/

KK: /hɔrnˈblɛndɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made up mostly of a mineral called hornblende, which is typically dark in color and found in many types of rocks.

Example: The geologist identified the rock as hornblendic due to its dark, shiny crystals.

hornfels

IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌfɛlz/

KK: /ˈhɔrnˌfɛlz/

noun

Definition: A type of hard, fine-grained rock that is formed from the transformation of sedimentary rock, particularly shale, due to heat and pressure.

Example: The geologist collected samples of hornfels to study its mineral composition.

hornstone

IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌstoʊn/

KK: /hɔrnstoʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of stone that is similar to flint but is more fragile; it is a variety of quartz.

Example: The archaeologists discovered tools made from hornstone during their excavation.

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