explanted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪkˈsplæntɪd/
KK: /ɪkˈsplæntɪd/
adjective
Definition
Removed from its original place of growth and placed in a different environment for cultivation or study.
Example
The explanted tissue was carefully placed in a nutrient-rich solution to promote growth.
Conversation
I just learned about explanted plants in biology class.
Oh, what does that mean exactly?
It means they are removed from their natural site and put into a culture medium.
That sounds interesting! I didn't know plants could be treated that way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transplanted
relocated
moved
Antonyms
native
original
settled
verb
Definition
To remove a plant or tissue from its original environment, especially in a scientific or medical context.
Example
The scientist explanted the tissue sample for further study.
Tense Forms
Past: explanted
Past Participle: explanted
Conversation
Did you hear about the plant I explanted from my garden?
No, I didn’t! How did it go?
It actually thrived in the new pot after I explanted it.
Root Explanation
Explanted is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or away from) and "plantare" (meaning to plant). The word describes the act of removing a plant or organ from its original place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking something out' ('ex-') and 'planting' it ('plantare') elsewhere — that's what explanted means.
Visually Confused Words
planeted
expilate
expanded
unexplained
plated
expand
elated