
Explanation of allotrope (noun) form plural: allotropes crystalline form of a chemical element
Sample of allotrope Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
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Explanation of X-chromosome (noun) form plural: x-chromosomes the sex chromosome present in both genders; women XX; men XY
Sample of X-chromosome Some gene disorders e.g. hemophilia are carried on the X chromosome.
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Explanation of consumer (noun) form plural: consumers organism that depends on autotrophs for their food and energy
Sample of consumer Consumers, for example humans, are heterotrophs.
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Explanation of unsaturated fat (noun) form plural: unsaturated fats fat containing double carbon-carbon bonds
Sample of unsaturated fat If a triacylglycerol contains double carbon-carbon bonds it is an unsaturated fat.
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Explanation of jet lagged (adjective) forms: more jetlagged; most jetlagged; the most jetlagged experiencing the feelings of malaise, disorientation, dizziness or nausea from long flights
Sample of jet lagged Flying east from Australia to America may make you feel jetlagged when you arrive.
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Explanation of labium (noun) form plural: labia the external folds of tissue that surround the vagina
Sample of labium The labia are composed of the labia minora and the labia majora.
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Explanation of redox reaction (noun) form plural: redox reactions process in which one atom, ion or molecule gives electrons and the other receives them
Sample of redox reaction Redox reactions are also known as oxidation-reduction reactions.
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Explanation of congenital deafness (noun) form: no plural deafness from birth
Sample of congenital deafness Rubella infection can cause congenital deafness.
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Explanation of hydrolysis (noun) form: no plural reaction where molecular bonds are broken by reaction with water
Sample of hydrolysis Salt hydrolysis changes the PH of a salt solution.
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Explanation of CPR (abbreviation, acronym) cardiopulmonary resuscitation the technique used to help start a person's heart if it ha stopped
Sample of CPR CPR is used in emergencies.
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