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Exitthe growth or movement of a plant toward sunlight
The concept of heliotropism explains how sunflowers turn their heads to follow the sun throughout the day.
Set 238 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: heliotropism, ylem, balneology, phalloidin, hemerocallis. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the growth or movement of a plant toward sunlight
The concept of heliotropism explains how sunflowers turn their heads to follow the sun throughout the day.
the primordial substance from which all matter is thought to have been created in the early universe
Scientists propose that ylem existed before the formation of particles during the early moments of the universe.
the study of the therapeutic use of baths and bathing in health treatment
She decided to pursue a degree in balneology to better understand the health benefits of therapeutic baths.
a potent cyclic peptide toxin derived from certain mushrooms that binds to actin filaments in cells
Researchers used phalloidin to visualize the actin filaments in the cellular structure of the sample.
a genus of flowering plants in the family hemerocallidaceae commonly known as daylilies
The garden was filled with vibrant hemerocallis, showcasing a stunning array of colors during the summer months.