Actinotrich

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Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnoʊˌtraɪk/

Definitions of actinotrich

noun a type of hair found in certain plants, algae, and fungi, consisting of a central core surrounded by radiating filaments

Example Sentences

A1 Actinotrich is a type of filamentous structure found in some bacteria.

A2 Under the microscope, actinotrich can be observed in certain species of microorganisms.

B1 The presence of actinotrich is used as a diagnostic feature in identifying certain bacterial strains.

B2 Researchers are studying the role of actinotrich in microbial biofilm formation.

C1 The intricate network of actinotrich plays a crucial role in the structural integrity of bacterial colonies.

C2 Advanced imaging techniques have revealed the dynamic behavior of actinotrich in bacterial cell motility.

Examples of actinotrich in a Sentence

formal The actinotrich hairs on the plant help attract pollinators.

informal Check out those cool actinotrich hairs on the flower!

slang That plant has some funky actinotrich going on.

figurative Her personality was like actinotrich, drawing people towards her effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of actinotrich

past tense

actinotriched

plural

actinotriches

comparative

more actinotrich

superlative

most actinotrich

present tense

actinotrich

future tense

will actinotrich

perfect tense

have actinotriched

continuous tense

is actinotriching

singular

actinotrich

positive degree

actinotrich

infinitive

to actinotrich

gerund

actinotriching

participle

actinotriched

Origin and Evolution of actinotrich

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'actinotrich' originates from the Greek words 'aktinos' meaning ray or beam, and 'thrix' meaning hair.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biology to describe hair-like structures resembling rays or beams, the term 'actinotrich' has evolved to also be used in other scientific disciplines to refer to similar structures or patterns.