lỗ bì
Definition
- Noun (Botany):
- Lenticel: A small, corky pore or spot on the surface of a plant stem, root, or fruit, allowing for gas exchange between internal tissues and the atmosphere. It appears as a raised or discolored spot.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên cành cây anh đào có nhiều lỗ bì nhỏ. (There are many small lenticels on the cherry tree branch.)
- Lỗ bì giúp cây trao đổi khí. (Lenticels help the plant exchange gases.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical descriptions, "lỗ bì" is a technical term used to describe the specific structure and function of these pores in plant anatomy.
Variants and Related Words
- Lenticel (n): The direct English equivalent and translation of "lỗ bì".
- Khí khổng (n): Stoma (a different type of pore, typically on leaves).
Synonyms
- Pore (botanical): A general term for a small opening.
- Breathing pore: A descriptive term for its function.
Notes
- "Lỗ bì" is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, it is not commonly used outside of botanical contexts.