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- US Pronunciation
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- [awk-suh-trof, -trohf]
- /ˈɔk səˌtrɒf, -ˌtroʊf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awk-suh-trof, -trohf]
- /ˈɔk səˌtrɒf, -ˌtroʊf/
Definitions of auxotroph word
- noun auxotroph a mutant strain of microorganism having nutritional requirements additional to those of the normal organism 3
- noun auxotroph a mutant organism, especially a microorganism, that has a nutritional requirement not shared by the parent organism. Compare prototroph (def 1). 1
- noun auxotroph A mutant organism (typically a bacterium or fungus) that requires a particular additional nutrient that the normal strain does not. 1
- noun auxotroph Any microorganism that has lost the ability to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, usually as a result of mutation. 0
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Origin of auxotroph
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; back formation from auxotrophic; see auxo-, trophic
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Parts of speech for Auxotroph
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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auxotroph popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
auxotroph usage trend in Literature
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