lenticel

noun

len·ti·cel | \ ˈlen-tə-ˌsel

Definition of lenticel

: a loose aggregation of cells which penetrates the surface (as of a stem) of a woody plant and through which gases are exchanged between the atmosphere and the underlying tissues

Examples of lenticel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Decades later, the fruit of their labors is ready for picking: apple variety WA38, better known as the Cosmic Crisp, thanks to a starry pattern on its skin formed by small pores called lenticels. — Mahita Gajanan, Time, 19 Sep. 2019

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