lenticel

Noun

A small raised area on the surface of a plant stem, typically allowing for gas exchange.

ریشه

From Latin 'lenticula', meaning 'small lentil'.

مثال

• Lenticels are important for the respiration of woody plant stems.
• The lenticels on the bark of a tree allow for the exchange of gases with the environment.
• Some fruits, like apples, have lenticels that facilitate gas exchange during ripening.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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