chromoplast

chro·mo·plast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kroh-muh-plast]
- /ˈkroʊ məˌplæst/
- /krˈəʊməplˌast/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-muh-plast]
- /ˈkroʊ məˌplæst/

Definitions of chromoplast word

noun chromoplast a coloured plastid in a plant cell, esp one containing carotenoids 3
noun chromoplast a yellowish to reddish plastid containing carotenoids and found in the cytoplasm of many plant cells 3
noun chromoplast a plastid containing coloring matter other than chlorophyll. 1
noun chromoplast A colored plastid other than a chloroplast, typically containing a yellow or orange pigment. 1
noun chromoplast (biology) Any plastid in which a pigment is synthesized or stored. 0

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Origin of chromoplast

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; chromo- + -plast

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Parts of speech for Chromoplast

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chromoplast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

chromoplast usage trend in Literature

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