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statoblast

stat·o·blast
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stat-uh-blast]
    • /ˈstæt əˌblæst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stat-uh-blast]
    • /ˈstæt əˌblæst/

Definitions of statoblast word

  • noun statoblast (in certain bryozoans) an asexually produced group of cells encased in a chitinous covering that can survive unfavorable conditions, as freezing or drought, and germinate to produce a new colony. 1
  • noun statoblast an encapsulated bud produced asexually by certain bryozoans that can survive adverse conditions and that gives rise to a new colony 0
  • noun statoblast a bud, enclosed in a hard covering, produced by most freshwater bryozoans, able to survive freezing, drying, etc. to germinate and form a new colony 0

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Origin of statoblast

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; stato- (combining form of Greek statós standing; akin to status, static) + -blast

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Parts of speech for Statoblast

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statoblast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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