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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cambium

/kæmˈbiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does cambium mean?

noun

A layer of undifferentiated tissue in plants, from which the secondary xylem and phloem are derived. In trees, it is the layer of cells that produces new wood.

Example

"The cambium layer of the tree trunk is responsible for its growth and development."

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