tomentum

[US]/təˈmɛntəm/
[UK]/təˈmɛnəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.soft, downy covering or layer; vascular network of the pia mater and cortex; hairy inner layer of the pia mater
Word Forms
Pluraltomentums

Phrases & Collocations

tomentum layer

tomentum tissue

tomentum growth

tomentum function

tomentum structure

tomentum development

tomentum analysis

tomentum characteristics

tomentum properties

tomentum formation

Example Sentences

the plant's tomentum helps to retain moisture.

some species have a dense tomentum on their leaves.

the tomentum provides insulation against cold temperatures.

tomentum can be found on many types of plants.

in botany, tomentum refers to a dense covering of hairs.

some animals have a tomentum that aids in camouflage.

the tomentum on the fruit helps to protect it from pests.

researchers study tomentum to understand plant adaptations.

tomentum can affect how plants interact with their environment.

some flowers have a soft tomentum that attracts pollinators.

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