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Indehiscent
Description:
Indehiscent is an adjective that describes something that does not naturally open up or split open to release its contents.
Senses:
- Botany: Referring to a fruit or seed that does not naturally split open to release its seeds.
- Chemistry: Pertaining to a substance that does not rupture or burst open.
Sample sentences:
- The pinecone is an example of an indehiscent fruit that remains closed until the seeds are ripe.
- The capsule of the poppy plant is indehiscent, meaning it does not burst open on its own to release its numerous tiny seeds.
- The indehiscent nature of the cactus fruit allows it to survive in arid environments as it retains its seeds until the right conditions occur for germination.
- Some plants have indehiscent seeds that rely on animals to eat the fruit and disperse the seeds through their droppings.
- In chemistry, an indehiscent container is often used to store volatile substances to prevent accidental explosions.
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