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- [nem-uh-tuh-sist, ni-mat-uh-]
- /ˈnɛm ə təˌsɪst, nɪˈmæt ə-/
- /nˈemətˌɒsɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nem-uh-tuh-sist, ni-mat-uh-]
- /ˈnɛm ə təˌsɪst, nɪˈmæt ə-/
Definitions of nematocyst word
- noun nematocyst an organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting. 1
- noun nematocyst A specialized cell in the tentacles of a jellyfish or other coelenterate, containing a barbed or venomous coiled thread that can be projected in self-defense or to capture prey. 1
- noun nematocyst a structure in coelenterates, such as jellyfish, consisting of a capsule containing a hollow coiled thread that can be everted to sting or paralyse prey and enemies 0
- noun nematocyst any of the intracellular stinging structures characteristic of all cnidarians, as the jellyfish: it contains a threadlike sting 0
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Origin of nematocyst
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; nemato- + -cyst
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Parts of speech for Nematocyst
noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
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determiner
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nematocyst popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
nematocyst usage trend in Literature
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- what is a nematocyst?
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