vacoulated

Definition

1. Adjective (Biology):
   • Having vacuoles: "vacoulated" describes a cell or organism that contains vacuoles, which are membrane-bound organelles typically involved in storage, waste management, or maintaining turgor pressure.

Usage Examples

• (The cell contained many vacuoles, especially one large central vacuole.)
• (The organism's cell had multiple vacuoles.)

Advanced Usage

• "vacoulated cytoplasm": refers to cytoplasm that contains vacuoles, often observed in certain cell types under stress or normal physiological conditions.
  • The vacoulated cytoplasm of the root hair cell aids in water absorption. (The cytoplasm with vacuoles helps in absorbing water.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vacuole (n): a membrane-bound organelle within a cell.

  • The vacuole stores nutrients and waste products. (The organelle performs storage functions.)

• Vacuolation (n): the process or state of forming vacuoles.

  • Vacuolation in the cell was observed after prolonged exposure to the chemical. (The formation of vacuoles occurred.)

Synonyms

• Vacuolar: relating to or having vacuoles.
  • The vacuolar membrane regulates transport into and out of the vacuole. (The membrane associated with vacuoles.)

Related Idioms

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Phrasal Verbs

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