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Topic: Plants

stump

IPA: /stʌmp/

KK: /stʌmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To walk in a heavy or clumsy way, often making a loud noise with your feet.

Example: He stumped through the muddy field, leaving deep footprints behind.

noun

Definition: The part of a tree that remains after the trunk has been cut down, or a similar part of something that has been cut off.

Example: The children played around the old tree stump in the park.

transitive verb

Definition: To confuse or puzzle someone, making it difficult for them to respond or find a solution.

Example: The difficult math problem stumped the students during the exam.

styrax

IPA: /ˈstaɪræks/

KK: /ˈstīˌraks/

noun

Definition: A type of tree or shrub that produces a fragrant resin, often used in perfumes and incense.

Example: The styrax tree is known for its sweet-smelling resin that is harvested for various uses.

suber

IPA: /ˈsuːbər/

KK: /ˈsjuːbər/

noun

Definition: A type of material that comes from the bark of certain trees, used for making items like wine stoppers and insulation.

Example: The bottle was sealed with a natural suber cork to keep the wine fresh.

suberin

IPA: /səˈbɜːrɪn/

KK: /səˈbɜrɪn/

noun

Definition: A waxy and waterproof material found in the cell walls of cork tissue in plants, which helps protect and insulate them.

Example: Suberin is important for the waterproofing of cork cells in trees.

suberization

IPA: /ˌsʌbəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process in which a substance called suberin is deposited on the walls of plant cells, leading to the formation of cork tissue.

Example: The suberization of plant cells helps protect them from water loss and pathogens.

suberize

IPA: //səˈbɛr.aɪz//

KK: /sʌbərˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a plant tissue develop a protective layer called suberin, which helps in preventing water loss and protecting against pathogens.

Example: The researchers aimed to suberize the plant cells to enhance their resistance to drought.

suberose

IPA: //səˈbɛroʊs//

KK: /sʌbərˈoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling cork, which is a material obtained from the bark of certain trees.

Example: The suberose texture of the plant's bark helps it retain moisture.

suberous

IPA: /ˈsuːbərəs/

KK: /sjuːˈbɪrəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a cork-like texture or appearance, often used to describe certain plant tissues.

Example: The suberous layer of the tree helps protect it from damage and water loss.

subovate

IPA: //sʌbˈoʊveɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈoʊveɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is almost like an egg, but wider at the bottom than at the top.

Example: The leaves of the plant are subovate, giving them a unique appearance.

subshrub

IPA: //sʌbˈʃrʌb//

KK: /sʌbʃrʌb/

noun

Definition: A type of low-growing plant that has a woody stem at the base but is not as tall as a regular shrub.

Example: The garden was filled with colorful flowers and various subshrubs that added texture to the landscape.

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