Definition

A structure that divides a part of a plant into separate sections or chambers.

Example

The dissepiment in the fruit helps to separate the seeds from each other.

Conversation

Have you ever learned about dissapiment in botany class?

Yeah, it's interesting how plants have those partitions in their fruits.

Exactly! I didn't realize how important dissapiment was for plant structure.

It really helps in understanding how different plants develop their seeds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissipiment → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "separare" (meaning to separate). The word refers to the act of separating or dividing something into parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'apart' ('dis-') and 'separating' ('separare') to remember that 'dissipiment' means the act of dividing something into parts.

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