English Words: R

21,470 words · Page 294 of 430

rhizobacteriumnoun

Any bacterium that has a symbiotic relationship with legumes via its rhizomes

rhizobiaceousadj

Of or relating to the Rhizobiaceae.

rhizobiallyadv

In terms of rhizobia.

rhizobiomenoun

The biome associated with a rhizosphere

rhizobiotoxinnoun

A bacterial phytotoxin, produced by Rhizobium japonicum, that causes the root nodules of some soybean plants to become chlorotic.

rhizobitoxinenoun

A particular phytotoxin synthesized by some strains of the legume symbiont genus Bradyrhizobium and the plant pathogen Pseudomonas andropogonis

rhizobiumnoun

Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.

rhizoboxnoun

A container for plant experiments in which rhizosphere soil is held separate from the bulk soil

rhizocarpousadj

Having perennial rootstocks or bulbs, but annual flowering stems; said of all perennial herbs.

rhizocephalousadj

Belonging to the Rhizocephala.

rhizocompartmentnoun

Either of the environments occupied by plant roots: rhizoplane, rhizosphere and the surrounding soil.

rhizocompartmentaladj

Relating to a rhizocompartment.

rhizocompetencenoun

The suitability (of a bacterium) to form a relationship with a rhizome

rhizocompetentadj

Exhibiting rhizocompetence

rhizoconcretionnoun

The fossilized form of a tree root.

rhizodepositnoun

Sloughed-off plant cells, in the rhizosphere, that are fed on by bacteria.

rhizodepositedadj

Deposited by rhizodeposition.

rhizodepositionnoun

The release of organic compounds from plant roots into the surrounding environment

rhizodontnoun

A reptile whose teeth are rooted in sockets, such as the crocodile.

rhizoflagellateadj

Of or relating to the Rhizoflagellata.

rhizogennoun

One of a former proposed class of flowering plants growing on the roots of other plants and lacking green foliage.

rhizogenesisnoun

The production and development of roots or rhizomes

rhizoidnoun

A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.

rhizolithnoun

A fossilized root

rhizologicaladj

Of, or related to rhizology.

rhizologynoun

The study of plant roots.

rhizomanianoun

An abnormal development in the taproots of some plants, especially sugar beet, characterized by fine, hairy secondary roots; it is caused by the infection of the plant with a virus transmitted by a protozoan.

rhizomaticadj

Resembling or related to a rhizome.

rhizomaticallyadv

In a rhizomatic manner.

rhizomatousadj

Having or resembling a rhizome.

rhizomatouslyadv

In a rhizomatous way.

rhizomatousnessnoun

The condition of being rhizomatous

rhizomenoun

A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots (scions) from its nodes.

rhizomedadj

Having a rhizome.

rhizomelianoun

A disproportion of the length of the proximal limb, such as the shortened limbs of achondroplasia.

rhizomicadj

Relating to a rhizome.

rhizomicrobialadj

Synonym of rhizobacterial.

rhizomicrobiomenoun

A microbiome associated with the roots of a plant

rhizomicrobiotanoun

The microbiota of rhizomes

rhizomorphnoun

A rootlike structure, consisting of a dense mass of hyphae, in many fungi

rhizomorphicadj

Relating to a rhizomorph.

rhizomorphoidadj

Resembling a rhizomorph.

rhizopathynoun

A pathologic condition in nerve roots.

rhizopepsinnoun

A proteinase present in Rosa chinensis

rhizophagousadj

Feeding on roots.

rhizophagynoun

The eating of roots.

rhizophilousadj

Growing attached to roots.

rhizophoraceousadj

Of or relating to the Rhizophoraceae.

rhizophorenoun

The structure bearing the true roots in certain species of Selaginella.

rhizophorousadj

Bearing roots.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter R contains 21,470 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 430 pages, and you are currently viewing page 294. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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