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iaa

/ˌaɪ.eɪˈeɪ/

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noun

/ˌaɪ.eɪˈeɪ/C1formalabbreviation
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее растительный гормон, способствующий удлинению стеблей и корней, или аббревиатура йеменской террористической группировки, поддерживающей цели «Аль-Каиды».

A noun referring to a plant hormone that promotes elongation of stems and roots, or an acronym for a Yemen-based terrorist group supporting al-Qaeda's goals.

proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A naturally occurring plant hormone that promotes cell elongation in stems and roots, and is involved in many growth and behavioral processes.

    ruГормон роста растений

    • IAA is crucial for phototropism, the growth of plants towards light.
    • The application of synthetic IAA can stimulate root development in cuttings.
    • Researchers measured the concentration of IAA in the plant's shoot tips.

    Synonymsauxin

  2. Terrorist GroupC1formalpolitical

    A Yemen-based militant organization that supports al-Qaeda's objectives, aiming to overthrow the Yemeni government and target Western interests.

    ruТеррористическая группировка

    • The IAA claimed responsibility for the attack on the tourist convoy.
    • International forces have been monitoring the activities of the IAA in the region.
    • The group, known as IAA, has been designated a terrorist organization by several countries.