chemical signal
collocation in Englishmeaningsofchemicalandsignal
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chemical
adjective
uk/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/us/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
relating ...
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signal
noun[C]
uk/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/us/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or ...
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(Definition ofchemicalandsignalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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There, the speed is a function of somechemicalsignal, which in turn depends upon the density.
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For this reason it was decided to measure airflow as an indicator of the direction of arrival of thechemicalsignal.
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Such considerations could apply whether the signal is either an increase or decrease of achemicalsignal.
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Over the years, it has become clear that there are many such possibilities, often relying on some sort ofchemicalsignalthat the cells can use to influence each other.
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Both types of synapses rely on neurotransmitters to transduce the electrical signal into achemicalsignaland back.
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Biophysical models of electrical andchemicalsignalprocessing within neurons are used as an adjunct to physiological experiments.
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At this point, the seeds only need achemicalsignalfrom the roots of a host plant to germinate.
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This leads to the opening of the channel converting thechemicalsignalto an electrical impulse.
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This could be in response to achemicalsignaland often is done when a new object is introduced.
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Leaf tissue senses the early nodulation events in the root through an unknownchemicalsignal, then restricts further nodule development in newly developing root tissue.
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Growth cycles are controlled by achemicalsignallike epidermal growth factor.
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When a conditioned seed receives achemicalsignalfrom a host plant, it germinates, forming a germ tube which grows toward the host.
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Our initial thinking was that the reproductive female exerted suppression through either behavior or chemical signals.
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The function of such receptors located at synapses is to convert thechemicalsignalof presynaptically released neurotransmitter directly and very quickly into a postsynaptic electrical signal.
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The uropygial gland itself is said to be associated with the secretion of specific chemical cues enabling the functioning of the gland as achemicalsignalused in mate choice.
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How do the chemical signals work in plants that grow in drying soil?
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Plants use chemical signals to coordinate their responses to attack.
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