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protoderm

pro·to·derm
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-tuh-durm]
    • /ˈproʊ təˌdɜrm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-tuh-durm]
    • /ˈproʊ təˌdɜrm/

Definitions of protoderm word

  • noun protoderm a thin outer layer of the meristem in embryos and growing points of roots and stems, which gives rise to the epidermis. 1
  • noun protoderm the layer of meristematic cells from which a plant's epidermis develops 0

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Origin of protoderm

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; proto- + -derm

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Parts of speech for Protoderm

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

protoderm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.

protoderm usage trend in Literature

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