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hydathode

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪdəθəʊd/

Definition of hydathode

noun

Botany
  • a modified pore, especially on a leaf, which exudes drops of water.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek hudōr, hudat- 'water' + hodos 'way'

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