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The fascinating world of fungi | BBC Ideas
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/05Ever wondered about the largest organism on Earth or how fungi can clean up oil spills? This fascinating BBC Ideas video dives into the incredible world of fungi, exploring everything from the 'wood wide web' to mind-controlling Cordyceps! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn cool science facts along the way.
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essential
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
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UK /ɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely or most important and necessary
- Fundamental; basic.
- Noun
- A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
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More fascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
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UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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More force
US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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More distinct
US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
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UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- Adjective
- Clearly different in nature from something else
- Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.
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More Use Energy
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