diaspore

di·a·spore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-uh-spawr, -spohr]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr/
- /dˈaɪəspˌɔː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh-spawr, -spohr]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr/

Definitions of diaspore word

noun diaspore a white, yellowish, or grey mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium oxide in orthorhombic crystalline form, found in bauxite and corundum. Formula: AlO(OH) 3
noun diaspore any propagative part of a plant, esp one that is easily dispersed, such as a spore 3
noun diaspore a native hydrate of aluminum, Al2O3·H2O, which crackles and disperses when heated 3
noun diaspore a mineral, aluminum oxyhydroxide, AlO(OH), occurring in crystals, or more usually in lamellar or scaly masses: a principal constituent of bauxite and an important source of aluminum. 1
noun diaspore Botany. a disseminule, especially one that undergoes dispersal. 1
noun diaspore A spore, seed, or other structure that functions in plant dispersal; a propagule. 1

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Origin of diaspore

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; < Greek diasporá; see Diaspora

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Parts of speech for Diaspore

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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diaspore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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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