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Seed
01
semente, grão
a small, hard object produced by a fruit or vegetable that can grow into a new one
Exemplos
The farmer saved the best seeds from his harvest to use for planting in the next season.
O agricultor guardou as melhores sementes da sua colheita para usar no plantio na próxima temporada.
02
semente, grão
a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one
Dialect
American
American
Exemplos
Some plants, like dandelions, disperse their seeds through the wind, allowing them to spread far and wide.
Algumas plantas, como os dentes-de-leão, dispersam suas sementes pelo vento, permitindo que se espalhem por grandes distâncias.
03
esperma, semente
the male reproductive fluid containing sperm necessary for conception
Exemplos
During the fertility assessment, they analyzed the seed to check for sperm health and concentration.
Durante a avaliação da fertilidade, eles analisaram o sêmen para verificar a saúde e a concentração dos espermatozoides.
04
something that serves as the initial idea, inspiration, or starting point for later work or development
Exemplos
That small observation planted the seed for a groundbreaking theory.
05
cabeça de chave, favorito
a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet
Exemplos
The top seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds, showcasing their skill and dominance on the court.
O cabeça de chave do torneio de tênis passou facilmente pelas primeiras rodadas, mostrando sua habilidade e domínio na quadra.
to seed
01
semear, espalhar sementes
to spread small plant parts over soil to start their growth
Transitive: to seed a piece of land
Exemplos
Seeding the meadow with wildflower seeds creates a natural habitat for pollinators.
Semear o prado com sementes de flores silvestres cria um habitat natural para os polinizadores.
02
retirar as sementes, tirar os caroços
to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable
Transitive: to seed a fruit or vegetable
Exemplos
She seeded the pumpkin before roasting it for a holiday treat.
Ela removeu as sementes da abóbora antes de assá-la para um mimo de feriado.
03
semear, classificar
to arrange the positions of players or teams in a tournament
Transitive: to seed a competitor
Exemplos
She explained how they seed teams in the playoffs to create balanced matchups.
Ela explicou como eles distribuem as equipes nos playoffs para criar confrontos equilibrados.
04
semear, inocular
to introduce microorganisms or other substances into a medium or environment
Transitive: to seed a medium or environment
Exemplos
To test the medication, they seeded the sample with fungal spores.
Para testar o medicamento, eles semearam a amostra com esporos de fungos.
05
semear, introduzir cristais
to introduce a crystal or crystalline substance into a material, typically to promote crystallization or condensation
DialectAmerican
AmericanTransitive: to seed clouds
Exemplos
They used a plane to seed the clouds, hoping for a storm to break the heat.
Eles usaram um avião para semear as nuvens, na esperança de que uma tempestade quebrasse o calor.
06
produzir sementes, reproduzir-se por sementes
to generate or develop seeds as part of a plant's reproductive process
Intransitive
Exemplos
The farmer waited for the crops to seed before collecting the grains.
O agricultor esperou que as culturas dessem semente antes de colher os grãos.
07
iniciar, semear
to help initiate or establish something by providing the necessary resources
Transitive: to seed a venture
Exemplos
They seeded the campaign with early supporters to build momentum before the public launch.
Eles semearam a campanha com apoiadores iniciais para construir impulso antes do lançamento público.
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