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Vocabulary Entry
lenticel
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noun
A lenticel is a small, lens-shaped pore in the bark of a plant that allows for the exchange of gases.
Example Sentences
"Lenticels are vital for the respiration of woody plants."
"The bark of the tree was covered in lenticels, facilitating gas exchange."
"Researchers studied how lenticels function in different environmental conditions."