Usage and Pronunciation of acarol

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Overview Meanings Pronunciation Usage Practice

acarol

/əˈkærəl/
Noun Chemical term

Basic definition: A type of organic compound in the terpene family

Etymology: Derived from "acar-" (relating to mites) + "-ol" (alcohol suffix)

📚 Core Meanings

Chemical compound

A monoterpenoid alcohol found in essential oils

Acarol is used in perfumery and flavoring.
Acarol is used in perfumery and flavoring.
Chemistry

Pesticide component

Active ingredient in some miticides

Acarol effectively controls spider mites.
Acarol effectively controls spider mites.
Agriculture

Natural product

Occurs naturally in certain plants

Acarol can be extracted from Artemisia plants.
Acarol can be extracted from Artemisia plants.
Botany

"acarol" is a specialized chemical term, primarily used in scientific and agricultural contexts. It has low frequency in everyday usage but is important in pesticide research.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The acarol content varies by plant species.

This miticide contains 5% acarol.

Researchers are studying acarol's effects.

Translation

The acarol content varies by plant species.

This miticide contains 5% acarol.

Researchers are studying acarol's effects.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/əˈkærəl/

uh-KA-rəl (stress on "KA")

American Pronunciation

/əˈkærəl/

uh-KA-rəl (stress on "KA")

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "AY-ka-rol" (should be /əˈkærəl/)
  • Putting stress on the first syllable
  • Over-pronouncing the "o"

🎯 Common Collocations

acarol + content

Referring to concentration

acarol content
acarol content
Scientific usage

acarol + extract

Referring to extraction

acarol extract
acarol extract
Research usage

acarol + concentration

Describing strength

acarol concentration
acarol concentration
Technical

Grammar Notes

Singular: acarol
Plural: acarols

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Acarol is a synthetic compound. (Incorrect)

Correct:Acarol is a naturally occurring compound.

Acarol is used as an insecticide. (Incorrect)

Correct:Acarol is specifically used as a miticide.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The acarol concentration affects efficacy.
2. This plant contains high levels of acarol.
3. Scientists are testing acarol's safety.

1. The acarol concentration affects efficacy.

2. This plant contains high levels of acarol.

3. Scientists are testing acarol's safety.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Acarol is a natural compound. [əˈkærəl]
• The acarol extract shows promise. [əˈkærəl]
• This product contains acarol. [əˈkærəl]

Correction Practice

Identify and correct errors:

1. Acarol is primarily used against insects.
2. Pronounced [ˈækəroʊl]
3. Acarol is always synthetic.

1. Acarol is primarily used against mites.

2. Pronounced [əˈkærəl] (stress on second syllable)

3. Acarol occurs naturally.