laticifer

la·tic·i·fer

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-tis-uh-fer]
- /leɪˈtɪs ə fər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-tis-uh-fer]
- /leɪˈtɪs ə fər/

Definitions of laticifer word

noun laticifer a tubular structure through which latex circulates in a plant. 1
noun laticifer A cell, tissue, or vessel that contains or conducts latex. 1
noun laticifer a cell or group of cells in a plant that contains latex 0
noun laticifer (botany) a type of elongated secretory cell found in the leaves and/or stems of plants that produce latex and rubber as secondary metabolites. 0

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Origin of laticifer

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; < Latin latici- (stem of latex; see latex) + -fer

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Parts of speech for Laticifer

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laticifer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

laticifer usage trend in Literature

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