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cambium

 

[ หˆkรฆm.bi.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical layer

Cambium is a layer of tissue in plants located between the xylem and phloem that is responsible for secondary growth. It is a type of lateral meristem that produces new cells, allowing for the thickening of stems and roots. This growth is crucial for the lifespan and size of many trees and shrubs.

Synonyms

growth layer, lateral meristem

Examples of usage

  • The cambium layer is essential for the tree's growth.
  • During spring, the cambium becomes very active.
  • Arborists study the cambium to understand tree health.

Translations

Translations of the word "cambium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรขmbio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเค‚เคฌเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kambium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kambium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผะฑั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kambium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒณใƒ“ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cambium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกmbium

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kambiyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ„๋น„์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒุงู…ุจูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kambium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kambium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿง็šฎๅฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kambij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kambรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะผะฑะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kambium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรกmbium

Etymology

The term 'cambium' originates from the Latin word 'cambiare', meaning 'to exchange', which reflects the layer's function of exchanging nutrients and growth between different parts of the plant. The medical and botanical terminology evolved in the 16th century, with cambium specifically being used in relation to botany. It was first described in the context of plant growth, highlighting its importance in producing secondary tissues in woody plants. Over the years, the understanding of cambium has deepened, leading to more studies in plant biology and how this tissue contributes to overall plant health and resilience. As science has progressed, the role of cambium has been more clearly defined, allowing for advancements in agriculture and horticulture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,417, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.