pyrenoid

py·re·noid

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-ree-noid, pahy-ruh-noid]
- /paɪˈri nɔɪd, ˈpaɪ rəˌnɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-ree-noid, pahy-ruh-noid]
- /paɪˈri nɔɪd, ˈpaɪ rəˌnɔɪd/

Definitions of pyrenoid word

noun pyrenoid a spherical protein structure found within chloroplasts of certain algae and hornworts. 1
noun pyrenoid any of various small protein granules that occur in certain algae, mosses, and protozoans and are involved in the synthesis of starch 0
noun pyrenoid a small structure within a chloroplast, as in some algae, functioning as a center for starch production 0

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Parts of speech for Pyrenoid

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pyrenoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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