IPA: /həˌraɪ.zənˈtæl.ɪ.ti/
KK: /hɔːrɪˈzɒntəlɪti/
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.
IPA: /hɔːrˈmɒɡəniəm/
KK: /hɔrˈmɒɡəniəm/
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.
IPA: /hɔːˈmoʊ.nəl/
KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnəl/
Definition: Related to hormones, which are substances in the body that control various functions and processes.
Example: Many teenagers experience hormonal changes during puberty.
IPA: /hɔːˈmoʊnəli/
KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnəli/
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.
IPA: /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
KK: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/
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.
IPA: /hɔːrˈmoʊnlaɪk/
KK: /hɔrˈmoʊnˌlaɪk/
Definition: Having characteristics similar to a hormone or relating to hormones.
Example: Certain foods contain hormonelike substances that can affect our mood.
IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌblɛnd/
KK: /hɔrnˈblɛnd/
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.
IPA: /hɔrnˈblɛndɪk/
KK: /hɔrnˈblɛndɪk/
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.
IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌfɛlz/
KK: /ˈhɔrnˌfɛlz/
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.
IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌstoʊn/
KK: /hɔrnstoʊn/
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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