HeyRuaHow to say “phosphorylation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fosfairiliú
- English:
- phosphorylation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOS-fuh-ril-oo” /ˈfˠɔsˠfˠəɾʲəlʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fosfairilithe, an fhosfairilithe (e.g. próiseas an fhosfairilithe, the process of phosphorylation)
What does “fosfairiliú” mean?
- phosphorylation
- In biochemistry, the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule such as a protein or sugar; it is the verbal noun of the verb fosfairiligh.Also: phosphorylating, adding phosphate.
“Fosfairiliú” with the article
Here is fosfairiliú after the article (an t-alt).
an fosfairiliú
the phosphorylation
No change after an
“Fosfairiliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fosfairiliú, the Irish word for phosphorylation.
Is próiseas bithcheimiceach é fosfairiliú.
Phosphorylation is a biochemical process.
Tarlaíonn an fosfairiliú taobh istigh den chill.
Phosphorylation happens inside the cell.
Rialaíonn fosfairiliú gníomhaíocht na bpróitéiní.
Phosphorylation regulates the activity of proteins.
Táimid ag staidéar ar ráta an fhosfairilithe.
We are studying the rate of phosphorylation.
Bíonn einsímí ag teastáil le haghaidh fosfairilithe.
Enzymes are needed for phosphorylation.
Tá ATP ríthábhachtach san fhosfairiliú.
ATP is vital in phosphorylation.
Mhínigh an léachtóir an fosfairiliú go soiléir.
The lecturer explained phosphorylation clearly.
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Phosphorylation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phosphorylation?
The Irish for phosphorylation is fosfairiliú (pronounced “FOS-fuh-ril-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fosfairiliú in Irish?
Fosfairiliú is said like “FOS-fuh-ril-oo” (IPA /ˈfˠɔsˠfˠəɾʲəlʲuː/).
Does fosfairiliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fosfairiliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fosfairiliú change to fhosfairiliú or bhfosfairiliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fosfairiliú becomes m'fhosfairiliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfosfairiliú (eclipsis).
What verb is fosfairiliú related to?
It is the verbal noun of fosfairiligh, 'to phosphorylate', as in 'fosfairilíonn an einsím an phróitéin'.
