plasmolisable

Word Dictionary “Plasmolisable”

Meaning of the word

The word “plasmolisable” is an adjective that refers to the ability of a vegetable cell to suffer plasmolysis, ie losing water and contracting.

Origin of the word

The word “plasmolisable” originates from the term “plasmolosis”, which comes from the Greek “plasma” (moldable substance) and “Lysis” (break).

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “plasmolisable”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “plasmolisable”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms of the word “plasmolishable” are: dehydratable, contragable, cooler.

Word Definitions

  1. that may suffer plasmolosis;
  2. That has the ability to lose water and contract.

Phrases that the word applies

– Vegetable cells are plasmolisable when exposed to conditions of dehydration.

– Plasmolysis is a reversible process in plasmolisable cells.

Examples of the word in text

Plant X cells are highly plasmolisable, which gives them the ability to adapt to dry environments.

Rhymes with the word

There are no words that rhyme with “plasmolisable”.

Anagrams with the word

There are no anagrams formed with the letters of the word “plasmolisable”.

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