hormone-enhanced
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/ˈhɔːrmoʊn ɪnˈhænst/
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/ˈhɔːməʊn ɪnˈhɑːnst/
enhanced by hormones
Etymology
'hormone-enhanced' originates from the combination of 'hormone' and 'enhanced', where 'hormone' refers to a regulatory substance produced in organisms to stimulate specific cells or tissues, and 'enhanced' means improved or intensified.
The term 'hormone-enhanced' evolved from the increasing use of hormones in agriculture and medicine to improve growth and performance.
Initially, it referred to the use of hormones in medical treatments, but over time it evolved to include agricultural applications.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been improved or altered by the addition of hormones.
The hormone-enhanced vegetables grew faster and larger than the organic ones.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42