precursors

/priːˈkɜːrsərz/ /prɪˈkɜːrsərz/

Meanings

noun

That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.

Examples :

"Rising interest rates can be precursors to an economic recession. "

noun

One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.

Examples :

"Simple sugars and amino acids are precursors to more complex molecules like starch and proteins. "

compound chemistry substance biochemistry

Related Words

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

recession noun

/ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/

The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.

"The tide caused a recession of the ocean water, leaving the sandbars exposed. "

forerunner noun

/ˈfɔːˌrʌnər/ /ˈfɔrˌrʌnər/

A runner at the front or ahead.

"The track team's forerunner sprinted ahead, leaving the rest of the runners behind. "

participates verb

/pɑrˈtɪsɪpeɪts/ /pərˈtɪsɪpeɪts/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"She regularly participates in class discussions. "

interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

predecessor noun

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/

One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

"My mom's predecessor as school principal retired last year after 20 years of service. "

indicator noun

/ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

A pointer or index that indicates something.

"The rising temperature on the thermometer is an indicator that the room is getting hotter. "

reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

economic adjective

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

Pertaining to an economy.

"The economic situation in the city has affected many families' ability to afford groceries. "

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "