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radicel

/ˈreɪdɪsəl/ noun · British & US
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What does radicel mean?

noun

A small root or a root-like structure, especially one that is not yet fully developed. In botany, a radicel is the primary root of a plant.

Example

"The radicel of the seedling was visible as it pushed through the soil."

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