Transcription
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- [mahy-kruh-pahyl]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌpaɪl/
- /mˈaɪkrəʊpˌaɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kruh-pahyl]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌpaɪl/
Definitions of micropyle word
- noun micropyle Zoology. any minute opening in an ovum through which a spermatozoon can enter, as in many insects. 1
- noun micropyle Botany. the minute orifice or opening in the integuments of an ovule. 1
- noun micropyle A small opening in the surface of an ovule, through which the pollen tube penetrates, often visible as a small pore in the ripe seed. 1
- noun micropyle a small opening in the integuments of a plant ovule through which the male gametes pass 0
- noun micropyle a small pore in the shell of an insect's eggs through which the sperm passes 0
- noun micropyle a very small opening in the outer coats of an ovule, through which the pollen tube penetrates 0
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Origin of micropyle
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; micro- + Greek pýlē gate
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Parts of speech for Micropyle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
micropyle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
micropyle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with micropyle
- what is the function of the micropyle?
- what is micropyle of a seed?
- what is micropyle?
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