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- [trik-uh-sist]
- /ˈtrɪk əˌsɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trik-uh-sist]
- /ˈtrɪk əˌsɪst/
Definitions of trichocyst word
- noun trichocyst an organ of offense and defense embedded in the outer cytoplasm of certain protozoans, consisting of a small elongated sac containing a fine, hairlike filament capable of being ejected. 1
- noun trichocyst any of various cavities on the surface of some ciliate protozoans, each containing a sensory thread that can be ejected 0
- noun trichocyst any of the many tiny, rodlike, stinging and attachment organelles embedded in the ectoplasm of many ciliated protozoans 0
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Origin of trichocyst
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; tricho- + cyst
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Parts of speech for Trichocyst
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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trichocyst popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.
trichocyst usage trend in Literature
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