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soredium

so·re·di·um
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-ree-dee-uh m]
    • /səˈri di əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-ree-dee-uh m]
    • /səˈri di əm/

Definitions of soredium word

  • noun plural soredium a group of algal cells surrounded by hyphal tissue, occurring on the surface of the thallus and functioning in vegetative reproduction. 1
  • noun soredium an organ of vegetative reproduction in lichens consisting of a cluster of algal cells enclosed in fungal hyphae: dispersed by wind, insects, or other means 0

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Origin of soredium

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin, diminutive of Greek sōrós a heap

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Parts of speech for Soredium

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

soredium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

soredium usage trend in Literature

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