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nounAn oxide which contains the smallest possible proportion of oxygen in relation to the other element (i.e. one in which the other element occurs in its lowest oxidation state). compare "proto-", "peroxide".
nounThe first-formed elements of the primary xylem in a plant organ, maturing before elongation of the surrounding plant tissue is complete and therefore often subsequently distorted or destroyed by this process.
nounA single-celled microscopic animal of a group of phyla of the kingdom protista, such as an amoeba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan; a protozoan.
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Parasitic protozoa are among the most important pathogens worldwide
plural nounA phylum or grouping of phyla which comprises the single-celled microscopic animals, which include amoebas, flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans, and many other forms. they are now usually treated as a number of phyla belonging to the kingdom protista.
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The first edition's chapter on protozoa recognized 7 phyla.
Plural of protozoan specialized
nounA single-celled microscopic animal of a group of phyla of the kingdom protista, such as an amoeba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan.
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I devoured photographs showing the ghostly glow of bacteria on decaying fish: the shimmering phosph…
adjectiveRelating to or denoting protozoans.
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Less critical than refugia, prey switching also plays a role in protozoan persistence.
nounA single-celled microscopic animal of a group of phyla of the kingdom protista, such as an amoeba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan.
Usage examples:
I devoured photographs showing the ghostly glow of bacteria on decaying fish: the shimmering phosph…
adjectiveRelating to or denoting protozoans.
Usage examples:
Less critical than refugia, prey switching also plays a role in protozoan persistence.
adjectiveOf or relating to protozoology.
nounAn expert or specialist in protozoology.
nounThe branch of zoology which deals with protozoans; the branch of medicine which deals with disease-causing parasitic protozoans.
nounA single-celled microscopic animal of a group of phyla of the kingdom protista, such as an amoeba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan; a protozoan.
Usage examples:
Parasitic protozoa are among the most important pathogens worldwide
verbProlong.
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He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process
adjectiveLasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
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A protracted and bitter dispute
verbProlong.
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He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process
adjectiveCapable of being protracted or extended.
adjectiveAnother term for protrusible.
nounThe quality or condition of being protractile.
verbProlong.
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He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process
nounThe action of prolonging something or the state of being prolonged.
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The protraction of the war
adjectiveCharacterized by or tending to protraction; prolonging; extended, lengthy.
nounAn instrument for measuring angles, typically in the form of a flat semicircle marked with degrees along the curved edge.
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Do you need a protractor to measure their angles?
nounAn instrument for measuring angles, typically in the form of a flat semicircle marked with degrees along the curved edge.
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Do you need a protractor to measure their angles?
verbProlong.
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He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process
adjectiveIntended to persuade or instruct.
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The dialogues have a protreptic function
nounA piece of writing or speech intended to persuade or instruct.
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Ancient philosophical protreptics
adjectiveProtreptic.
nounA sponge spicule with three short prongs projecting forwards from one end of a longer ray.
adjectiveCapable of being protruded, protrusible.
verbExtend beyond or above a surface.
Usage examples:
Something like a fin protruded from the water
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