contractile vacuole
con·trac·tile vac·u·ole
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-trak-tl, -til vak-yoo-ohl]
- /kənˈtræk tl, -tɪl ˈvæk yuˌoʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-trak-tl, -til vak-yoo-ohl]
- /kənˈtræk tl, -tɪl ˈvæk yuˌoʊl/
Definitions of contractile vacuole words
- noun contractile vacuole a membrane-enveloped cellular organelle, found in many microorganisms, that periodically expands, filling with water, and then contracts, expelling its contents to the cell exterior: thought to be important in maintaining hydrostatic equilibrium. 1
- noun contractile vacuole (cell biology) A vacuole that removes waste or excess water. 0
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Origin of contractile vacuole
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80
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contractile vacuole popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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