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单词 areole
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Definition of areole in English:

areole

noun ˈɛːrɪəʊlˈerēˌōl
Biology
  • An areola, especially a small area bearing spines or hairs on a cactus.

    〔生〕小区(尤指仙人掌表面有刺或毛的小区域)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The surface of the cell is coarsely areolate, with a pore in each areole.
    • The spines grow from an areole covered with glochids, which are tiny, barbed spines characteristic of all Opuntia.
    • Such gas exchange measurements, which were performed on the same fruits throughout their development, were done during clear days, on east-facing unshaded fruits, and avoiding the areoles.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French aréole, from Latin (see areola).

Definition of areole in US English:

areole

nounˈerēˌōl
Biology
  • An areola, especially a small area bearing spines or hairs on a cactus.

    〔生〕小区(尤指仙人掌表面有刺或毛的小区域)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The surface of the cell is coarsely areolate, with a pore in each areole.
    • The spines grow from an areole covered with glochids, which are tiny, barbed spines characteristic of all Opuntia.
    • Such gas exchange measurements, which were performed on the same fruits throughout their development, were done during clear days, on east-facing unshaded fruits, and avoiding the areoles.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French aréole, from Latin (see areola).

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