Plant Defense Mechanisms

verb to react angrily or defensively

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The professor's lecture hall would often bristle with intellectual debate.
• The room bristled with tension as the two coworkers argued.
• The party was bristling with energy all night long.
• Her words caused his emotions to bristle with anger.

noun the act of taking out or removing essential parts

• The surgeon performed a complex evisceration procedure to remove the damaged organ.
• I heard that the evisceration surgery went well and the patient is recovering.
• That movie scene was so intense, it felt like a total evisceration of emotions.
• The investigative journalist's report was a brutal evisceration of the corrupt politician's reputation.

verb present participle of sting, to cause a sharp pain or smarting sensation

adjective causing a sharp pain or discomfort

• The bee's stinging sensation was quite painful.
• Ouch! That stinging bee got me!
• I hate when I get a stinging bug bite.
• Her words had a stinging effect on his emotions.

noun an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a substrate by hydrogen peroxide

• Peroxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a particular substrate by hydrogen peroxide.
• I heard that peroxidase is used in some beauty products to lighten hair.
• Yo, did you know peroxidase is like the superhero enzyme that fights off harmful substances in our bodies?
• In a way, peroxidase acts like a molecular detective, sniffing out and neutralizing harmful compounds.

noun a sharp, rigid spine or prickle on a plant or animal

• The acantha is a type of plant known for its spiky leaves.
• I accidentally touched the acantha and got pricked by its sharp thorns.
• Watch out for that acantha, it's like nature's barbed wire.
• Her words were like acantha, piercing through his defenses.

noun a type of tannin found in some plants, known for its antioxidant properties

• Acertannin is a type of polyphenol found in certain plants and fruits.
• I heard acertannin is good for your health, so I've been trying to include more foods with it in my diet.
• Yo, have you tried those acertannin-rich berries? They're bomb!
• The acertannin in her words added a layer of complexity to the conversation.