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hydathode

/ˈhaɪ.də.θəʊd/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈhaɪ.də.θəʊd/

A specialized pore or structure on the surface or margin of a leaf in higher plants that exudes water.

  • 🇷🇺Специализированная пора или структура на поверхности или краю листа высших растений, выделяющая воду.
  1. Leaf pore for water secretion C2 formal scientific

    A specialized pore or structure on the surface or margin of a leaf in higher plants that exudes water droplets.

    • The hydathode allows the plant to release excess water during high humidity.
    • Under a microscope, the hydathode appears as a small opening on the leaf edge.
    • Guttation occurs when water is forced out through the hydathode.

    🇷🇺Гидато́да

  • hydathodes plural form
  • hydathodes' possessive plural form
  • hydathode's possessive singular form