lignum

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lignum

The botanist examines the lignum under a microscope.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Woody tissue: The hard, fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants, consisting mainly of xylem cells.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The botanist examined the lignum under a microscope to study its cellular structure.
    • This species is known for the exceptional density of its lignum.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lignum vitae": A specific term referring to the exceptionally hard and dense wood from trees of the genus . This is a compound term and not a usage of "lignum" alone.
    • The ship's bearings were made from lignum vitae due to its self-lubricating properties.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ligneous (adj): Having the nature of or resembling wood; woody.
    • The plant has a ligneous stem.
  • Lignin (n): A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody.
    • Lignin is a key component of lignum.
Synonyms
  • Wood
  • Xylem (more specific, biological term)
lignum

The botanist examines the lignum under a microscope.

Noun
  1. woody tissue

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