Acer saccharinum
Acer saccharinum
Acer saccharinum (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski), commonly known as the silver maple, is a species of maple native to eastern and central North America.
Etymology
The name Acer comes from the Latin word for "sharp", referring to the characteristic points on maple leaves. Saccharinum is derived from the Latin saccharum, meaning "sugar", and refers to the sweet sap that this tree produces.
Description
Acer saccharinum is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 35 meters. It is known for its distinctive, five-lobed leaves that are green on top and silvery-white on the underside, giving the tree its common name of silver maple. The tree's flowers are small and appear in early spring before the leaves. The fruit is a samara, commonly known as a "helicopter" due to its unique shape that allows it to spin as it falls, aiding in seed dispersal.
Medical Uses
The sap of Acer saccharinum has been used in traditional medicine for its purported benefits. It is said to have a soothing effect and has been used to treat coughs and sore throats. However, these uses have not been scientifically validated and should not replace professional medical advice.
Related Terms
- Acer: The genus to which the silver maple belongs.
- Maple syrup: A sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, including Acer saccharinum.
- Deciduous: A term referring to trees that shed their leaves annually.
- Samara (fruit): A type of fruit with a wing-like structure that aids in wind dispersal.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acer saccharinum
- Wikipedia's article - Acer saccharinum
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski