stomate

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Noun stomate has 1 sense

stoma, stomate, pore - a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass
--₁ is a kind of aperture
--₁ has particulars: hydathode, water pore, water stoma; lenticel

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Term: Stomate

Definition:

A stomate is a tiny pore on the surface of a leaf or stem of a plant that allows for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen and water vapor.

Senses:

Noun: Referring to the plant part.
Verb: Describing the process of gas exchange.

Usage:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Stomates play a crucial role in regulating a plant's water loss by controlling the opening and closing of pores.

Sample Sentence: The stomates on the underside of the leaf of the fern help it thrive in humid environments.

Sense 2 (Verb):

Plants stomate in order to release excess oxygen produced during photosynthesis.

Sample Sentence: The leaves of the water lily stomate to maintain a healthy balance of gases.

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