Definition of Lenticels. Meaning of Lenticels. Synonyms of Lenticels

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Definition of Lenticels

Lenticel
Lenticel Len"ti*cel (l[e^]n"t[i^]*s[e^]l), n. [F. lenticelle, dim. fr. L. lens, lentis, a lentil. Cf. Lentil.] (Bot.) (a) One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth. (b) A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves.

Meaning of Lenticels from wikipedia

- lipophilic coatings prior to harvest. Lenticels are also present on potato tubers. Lenticels on Prunus serrula Lenticels on wild cherry or gean Alder bark...
- lenticels, because they have numerous intercellular spaces, allow gaseous exchange with the outside atmosphere. As the bark develops, new lenticels are...
- addition, the tubers have small holes that allow breathing, called lenticels. The lenticels are circular and their number varies depending on the size of the...
- cylindrical and often branched, and determinate, spherical with prominent lenticels. Indeterminate nodules are characteristic of legumes from temperate climates...
- fire. It is perforated by a large number of fine breathing pores called lenticels, through which oxygen diffuses. Bark is continually replaced by a living...
- climber with a greyish bark that is usually covered in fine hairs and pale lenticels when younger. Leaves are obovate to elliptic in shape, they can reach...
- still possible after the leaves have been dropped. The bark also contains lenticels that serve as pores for gas exchange, in which their respiratory function...
- is very shiny, reddish brown, reddish white, or white, with horizontal lenticels. The bark peels off in broad, horizontal belts, making it very usable...
- tree. The bark on the trunk and branches is dark gray with horizontal lenticels. It becomes more scaly and rough as the tree becomes older. The root system...
- firm flesh, and an improved shelf life. The look of the apple's light lenticels against its wine-red skin reminded focus groups of a galaxy against a...