Oats
Oats (Avena sativa)
Oats (== 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oats
- Wikipedia's article - Oats
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) are a type of cereal grain known for their seed, also referred to as the oat. The term "oats" is also used to refer to the plants themselves, which belong to the genus Avena in the family Poaceae.
Etymology
The word "oat" comes from the Old English "ate," which is of uncertain origin. It is related to the Old Norse word "eitr," meaning "poison," possibly due to the bitter taste of unprocessed oat.
Description
Oats are a hardy cereal grain able to withstand poor soil conditions where other crops are unable to thrive. Their cultivation does not require as much nutrient input as other grains, making them a sustainable choice for farming. Oats are primarily used as livestock feed, but are also consumed by humans in a variety of forms, most commonly as oatmeal or rolled oats.
Health Benefits
Oats are rich in a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, which is known to help lower levels of bad cholesterol. They are also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Regular consumption of oats is associated with a range of health benefits, including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.
Related Terms
- Oatmeal: Oats that have been ground, steel-cut, or rolled.
- Rolled oats: Oats that have been dehusked, steamed and rolled into flakes.
- Steel-cut oats: Oats that have been chopped into pieces but not rolled.
- Beta-glucan: A type of fiber found in oats known for its cholesterol-lowering effects.
- Avena sativa: The scientific name for the oat plant.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oats
- Wikipedia's article - Oats
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