operculate

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To cover the surface of a liquid with a thin film or layer, usually of gas.

• Transitive verb

  The action of a shell or valve opening and closing to allow water or other fluids to pass through.

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Rhymes

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correlative , perpetual , relatable

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Variants

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operculate , operculated

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Forms

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operculated, operculating, operculates

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'operculum' meaning 'lid' or 'cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'operculate' is derived from the Latin word 'operculum', which means 'lid' or 'cover'.

2. In biology, the operculum is a structure found in certain mollusks that covers the opening of the shell when the animal is not feeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shell: An external protective covering, often in the form of a hard case, that encloses or once enclosed a living organism.

2. Valve: A mechanical component that regulates the flow of fluids or gases by opening, closing, or partially obstructing an opening.

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Culture

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In biology, the term 'operculate' is commonly used to describe the opening and closing mechanism of certain shells and valves, such as those found in mollusks and certain types of pumps.

How to Memorize "operculate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shell opening and closing underwater, or visualize a thin film of gas forming on the surface of a liquid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'operculate' with the idea of covering or protecting, or with the image of a shell opening and closing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opera Cover Let Us' to remember the meaning of 'operculate' as 'to cover a liquid with a thin film of gas'.

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