Biological Processes

adjective having a cold, icy, or frigid quality

• The patient presented with symptoms of algid shock.
• She was shivering uncontrollably in the algid weather.
• I hate this algid weather, it's freezing outside!
• His algid demeanor made it clear he was not in the mood to talk.

noun a variable that has a statistically significant relationship with another variable

verb to have a mutual relationship or connection

• The study aimed to correlate the effects of different variables on the outcome.
• I'm trying to see if there's a correlation between studying more and getting better grades.
• I wonder if there's a link between how much you practice and how well you play.
• In literature, the author often uses symbolism to correlate different themes throughout the story.

noun the process of gradual deterioration or decomposition

verb to undergo the process of decay; to decompose or deteriorate

• The process of decay in the old building was carefully studied by the preservation experts.
• The fruit started to decay after sitting out for too long.
• I can't believe how fast my teeth are decaying from all the soda I drink.
• The decay of trust between the two friends was evident in their strained conversations.

noun The act of consuming food

verb The action of consuming food

adjective Describing the act of consuming food

• Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
• I love eating pizza on Fridays with my friends.
• Let's grab some grub and do some serious eating tonight.
• She's been eating up all the attention lately with her new project.

adverb in a way that happens or is done immediately; instantly

• The new software program is designed to process data instantaneously.
• I can get you that information instantaneously, just give me a second.
• I swear, he can finish a whole pizza instantaneously!
• Her smile could light up a room instantaneously.

noun the way in which two or more things have an effect on each other

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• The success of the project relied heavily on the interplay between different departments.
• The party was a blast thanks to the interplay of music and dancing.
• The interplay of flavors in this dish is off the charts!
• The interplay of light and shadow created a beautiful effect in the painting.

noun a flowing out or away, especially of a liquid

• The company's financial report showed a significant outflow of funds last quarter.
• We need to cut back on spending to prevent such a large outflow of money.
• I can't believe how much cash is flowing out of my wallet, it's like an outflow disaster!
• Her outflow of emotions was evident in the tears streaming down her face.

verb to divide or spread out into branches or separate parts

• The decision to expand the business will ramify into various departments within the company.
• If you skip this step, it will ramify and cause issues down the line.
• Don't mess with that, it'll ramify and you'll be in trouble.
• Her actions had the potential to ramify throughout the entire community.

noun a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure

verb to assign a standard or value to something based on comparison with something else

• The interest rate on the loan is fixed at 4%.
• What's the exchange rate for dollars to euros today?
• I heard that new restaurant has a high Yelp rating.
• She has a high success rate in closing deals.

verb to transfer or pour (blood, a fluid, etc.) into a vein or artery

• The doctor decided to transfuse the patient with a unit of packed red blood cells.
• The nurse is going to transfuse some blood into the patient.
• They're gonna hook up a blood bag to transfuse that guy.
• The mentor was able to transfuse knowledge and wisdom to the young apprentice.

noun the process of living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen

• Aerobiosis is the process by which living organisms require oxygen to survive.
• Plants and animals need aerobiosis to stay alive.
• Yo, aerobiosis is like oxygen for living things.
• In a figurative sense, aerobiosis can be seen as the life force that keeps everything going.