CHEMORECEPTOR
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Chemoreceptor.
Chemoreceptor - as a noun
A sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
receptorsense organsensory receptorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Olfactory chemoreceptors in the nose help detect odor molecules."
"The taste buds on the tongue contain chemoreceptors for detecting different flavors."
"Fish use specialized chemoreceptors called ampullae of Lorenzini to detect electrical fields."
"Some insects have chemoreceptors on their feet to detect specific chemicals in their environment."
"Marine mammals have specialized chemoreceptors in their ears for detecting underwater sounds."
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Is CHEMORECEPTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chemoreceptor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHEMORECEPTOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is CHEMORECEPTOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chemoreceptor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHEMORECEPTOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is CHEMORECEPTOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chemoreceptor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHEMORECEPTOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
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