amyloplast

am·y·lo·plast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-loh-plast]
- /ˈæm ə loʊˌplæst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-loh-plast]
- /ˈæm ə loʊˌplæst/

Definitions of amyloplast word

noun amyloplast a non-pigmented granule in a plant cell which stores amylopectin 3
noun amyloplast a starch-forming granule in plants; leucoplast. 1
noun amyloplast (biology) A specialized leucoplast responsible for the storage of amylopectin through the polymerization of glucose. 1

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Origin of amyloplast

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; amylo- + -plast

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Parts of speech for Amyloplast

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amyloplast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amyloplast usage trend in Literature

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