English words for 'having or consisting of a single cell'
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adj
- Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
- relating to cells
- (of a fabric) Light to mid-weight, having a regular cell-like construction with small perforations, generally woven; (of a garment) made of cellular fabric.
- characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
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adj
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- (biochemistry) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.
- A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
- a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
adj
- of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell
- (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
- of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom
- constituting or like a nucleus
- Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
- (biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.
- Relating to, being of, or comprising the nuclear family.
- Having nuclear weapons.
- (by extension, figurative, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action, or one with severe consequences.
- Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
- Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
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- (originally and sometimes still, strictly) Such a device that has multiple cells.
- (baseball) The catcher and the pitcher together
- (music) A marching percussion ensemble; the section of the drumline that marches on the field during a performance.
- An array of similar things.
- (chess) Two or more pieces working together on the same rank, file, or diagonal
- (law) The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which involves the threat of impending violence.
- The state of a firearm or cannon when it is possible to be fired.
- (metonymic, informal, uncountable) The energy stored in such a device.
- (electricity, electronics, countable) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells.
- A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.
- (military, countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons, with any of various numbers of guns.
- Such a group of a certain size (number of guns and artillerists), within a schema of military unit organization.
- a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
- a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher
- a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
- an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
- a collection of related things intended for use together
- group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
adj
- of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
- (genetics, strictly) Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes (which is the number that a typical gamete has in many organisms although not all).
- (genetics, loosely) Having the number of chromosomes that a typical gamete has (in the given organism), namely, half the number that a typical somatic cell has (in the given organism).
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- (of a cell) Able to differentiate.
- Powerful; possessing power; effective.
- (of a male) Able to procreate.
- Possessing authority or influence; persuasive, convincing.
- Possessing strong physical or chemical properties.
- having great influence
- having a strong physiological or chemical effect
- having or wielding force or authority
- (of a male) capable of copulation
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noun
- part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
- a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
- A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.
- (horse racing, slang) The scratch sheet or racing form.
- Absorbent paper as material.
- (biology) A group of cells (along with their extracellular matrix if any) that are similar in origin and function together to do a specific job.
- A fine transparent silk material, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures.
- Web; texture; complicated fabrication; connected series.
- Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
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adj
noun
- A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
- A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
- Pixelization. (a method of censorship)
- (phytopathology) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
- (figurative) Any composite structure made from diverse elements.
- (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
- viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube
- a pattern resembling a mosaic
- arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
verb
noun
- (originally and sometimes still, strictly) Such a device that has multiple cells.
- (baseball) The catcher and the pitcher together
- (music) A marching percussion ensemble; the section of the drumline that marches on the field during a performance.
- An array of similar things.
- (chess) Two or more pieces working together on the same rank, file, or diagonal
- (law) The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which involves the threat of impending violence.
- The state of a firearm or cannon when it is possible to be fired.
- (metonymic, informal, uncountable) The energy stored in such a device.
- (electricity, electronics, countable) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells.
- A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.
- (military, countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons, with any of various numbers of guns.
- Such a group of a certain size (number of guns and artillerists), within a schema of military unit organization.
- a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
- a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher
- a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
- an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
- a collection of related things intended for use together
- group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
noun
- part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
- a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
- A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.
- (horse racing, slang) The scratch sheet or racing form.
- Absorbent paper as material.
- (biology) A group of cells (along with their extracellular matrix if any) that are similar in origin and function together to do a specific job.
- A fine transparent silk material, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures.
- Web; texture; complicated fabrication; connected series.
- Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
verb
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adj
- Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
- relating to cells
- (of a fabric) Light to mid-weight, having a regular cell-like construction with small perforations, generally woven; (of a garment) made of cellular fabric.
- characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
noun
adj
noun
- (biochemistry) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.
- A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
- a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
adj
- of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell
- (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
- of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom
- constituting or like a nucleus
- Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
- (biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.
- Relating to, being of, or comprising the nuclear family.
- Having nuclear weapons.
- (by extension, figurative, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action, or one with severe consequences.
- Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
- Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
noun
adj
- of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
- (genetics, strictly) Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes (which is the number that a typical gamete has in many organisms although not all).
- (genetics, loosely) Having the number of chromosomes that a typical gamete has (in the given organism), namely, half the number that a typical somatic cell has (in the given organism).
noun
adj
- (of a cell) Able to differentiate.
- Powerful; possessing power; effective.
- (of a male) Able to procreate.
- Possessing authority or influence; persuasive, convincing.
- Possessing strong physical or chemical properties.
- having great influence
- having a strong physiological or chemical effect
- having or wielding force or authority
- (of a male) capable of copulation
noun
adj
noun
- A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
- A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
- Pixelization. (a method of censorship)
- (phytopathology) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
- (figurative) Any composite structure made from diverse elements.
- (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
- viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube
- a pattern resembling a mosaic
- arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture