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chemosphere

chemosphere

9.9
The chemical environment around cells that affects how they behave
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The introduction of new substances altered the chemosphere of the experimental cells.

Examples

  • Changes in the chemosphere can impact the way bacteria interact with their environment.

  • The chemosphere is vital.

  • Researchers studied how the chemosphere around the tumor influenced its response to treatment.

  • What is a chemosphere?

  • The chemosphere of the coral reef is crucial for its vibrant ecosystem and affects the health of the marine life.

  • Understanding the chemosphere around the bacteria helps scientists develop effective treatments for infections.

  • Researchers are studying the chemosphere to see how it influences the growth of different plant species.

Synonyms

microenvironment
vschemosphere
  • Specialized
1 6.8

The area around a cell that has other cells and chemicals affecting it

focuses specifically on chemical aspects of the surroundings rather than all nearby elements

Surface Forms

chemosphere singular
chemospheres plural

Morphology

chemosphere = chemical + sphere (transparent) = chemo + sphere

Formed from the combining element 'chemo-' (chemical) + 'sphere' (region/layer), so the meaning 'chemical environment/region' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Chemosphere comes from chemo- meaning 'chemical' and -sphere meaning 'area' or 'zone', like in atmosphere. So think of it as the small 'chemical area' around cells that affects how they work.