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- [stroh-muh]
- /ˈstroʊ mə/
- /ˈstromə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stroh-muh]
- /ˈstroʊ mə/
Definitions of stroma word
- noun plural stroma Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell. 1
- noun plural stroma Anatomy. the supporting framework, usually of connective tissue, of an organ, as distinguished from the parenchyma. 1
- noun plural stroma Mycology. (in certain fungi) a compact, somatic mass of fungous tissue, in or on which the fructifications may be developed. 1
- noun plural stroma Botany. the matrix of a chloroplast, containing various molecules and ions. 1
- noun stroma the gel-like matrix of chloroplasts and certain cells 0
- noun stroma the fibrous connective tissue forming the matrix of the mammalian ovary and testis 0
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Origin of stroma
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Late Latin strōma mattress < Greek strôma bed-covering; akin to Latin sternere to spread, strew, strātum (see stratum)
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Parts of speech for Stroma
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stroma popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stroma usage trend in Literature
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