Gossypium: meaning, definitions and examples

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Gossypium

 

[ หŒษกษ’sษชpษชษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant

A genus of plants in the mallow family, native to tropical and subtropical regions. The plants are cultivated for their fiber and seeds, which are used to make cotton products.

Synonyms

cotton plant.

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Word Description / Examples
Gossypium

This term is often used in scientific or academic contexts to refer to the plant genus that produces cotton. It's more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation.

  • Researchers are studying the genetic makeup of Gossypium to improve cotton crop yields.
  • The Gossypium herbaceum species is one of the earliest domesticated cotton plants.
cotton plant

This phrase is commonly used to refer specifically to the plant that produces cotton fibers. It's often used in gardening, agriculture, and educational contexts.

  • The cotton plant thrives in warm climates with plenty of sunshine.
  • Farmers are concerned about the pests that attack the cotton plant.

Examples of usage

  • Gossypium hirsutum is the most widely cultivated species of cotton.
  • The gossypium plant requires a warm climate to thrive.
Context #2 | Noun

fiber

A soft, fluffy fiber that grows around the seeds of the gossypium plant. It is commonly spun into yarn and used to make textiles.

Synonyms

cotton fiber.

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Gossypium

This term is used in scientific or academic discussions about the plant species of the cotton genus. It is most appropriate in formal writing or research related to botany and agriculture.

  • The study focused on the genetic diversity of Gossypium species.
  • Researchers are investigating the potential of Gossypium for biofuel production.
cotton fiber

This term is used when discussing the material properties or industrial processing of cotton. It's suitable for technical or manufacturing contexts where specifics about the fiber are relevant.

  • Cotton fiber is known for its breathability and softness.
  • The factory processes large quantities of cotton fiber every day.

Examples of usage

  • Cotton, derived from the gossypium plant, is a versatile and comfortable fabric.
  • The gossypium fiber is known for its breathability and absorbency.

Translations

Translations of the word "Gossypium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‰เคธเคฟเคชเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ“ะพััะธะฟั–ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒƒใ‚ทใƒ”ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์‹œํ”ผ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆุณูŠุจูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจๆฃ‰ๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ“ะพััะธะฟะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Gossypium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Gossypium

Etymology

The word 'gossypium' is derived from the Latin word 'gossypion', which in turn comes from the Arabic word 'qutun'. The cultivation of cotton dates back to ancient times, with evidence of cotton fabrics found in archaeological sites dating back to around 5000 BCE. Cotton played a significant role in the economy of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and has since become one of the most important commercial crops worldwide.