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stomate

/ˈstoʊmeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does stomate mean?

noun

A stomate is a small opening or pore in the epidermis of a plant, typically found on the underside of leaves. It is involved in gas exchange and transpiration.

Example

"The stomates on the leaves of the plant were open, allowing for efficient gas exchange."

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