cell sap

noun

1
: the liquid contents of a plant cell vacuole
2

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Many things affect the exact color produced by anthocyanins, including the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of the cell sap in the leaves. — Paul Douglas, Star Tribune, 10 Oct. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cell sap was in 1842

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“Cell sap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20sap. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

cell sap

noun
: a watery solution of food and wastes that fills the vacuole of most plant cells

Medical Definition

1
: the liquid contents of a plant cell vacuole
2
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