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Tracheid

Description:

A tracheid is a type of elongated, water-conducting cell found in the xylem tissue of plants. It is an essential component of plant structure and supports the transportation of water and minerals from the roots to the other parts of the plant.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Botany: The tracheids in coniferous trees are responsible for the transport of water and provide structural support.

Noun - Biology: Tracheids are characterized by their tapered shape with bordered pits, allowing water movement between cells.

Adjective - Descriptive: The tracheid cells form a network of interconnected passages for efficient water transport.

Verb - Transitive: As the water moves through the roots, it is tracheided up the plant stem.

Verb - Intransitive: The water tracheids upwards, carrying essential nutrients along the way.

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