chalazae

/kəˈleɪzi/ /kəˈleɪziː/

Meanings

noun

The location where the nucellus attaches to the integuments, opposite the micropyle.

Examples :

"The botanist carefully examined the seed, noting the precise location of the chalaza. "

noun

One of the two spiral bands which attach the yolk of an egg to the eggshell, suspending it in the white.

Examples :

"While separating the egg, I noticed the two thick, twisted strands of chalazae anchoring the yolk in the center of the egg white. "

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Related Words

suspending verb

/səˈspɛndɪŋ/ /səˈspɛndən/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

botanist noun

/ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/

A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

"The botanist studied the different types of flowers in the school garden. "

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

integuments noun

/ɪnˈtɛɡjumənts/ /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənts/

An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.

"The turtle's hard integument protected it from predators. "

micropyle noun

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌpaɪl/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌpaɪl/

In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.

"The pollen tube grows towards the micropyle of the ovule, allowing the sperm to fertilize the egg inside and start seed development. "

anchoring verb

/ˈæŋkərɪŋ/ /ˈæŋkərɪn/

To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

"The fisherman is anchoring his boat in the bay. "

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

attaches verb

/əˈtætʃɪz/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

nucellus noun

/njuːˈsɛləs/ /nuːˈsɛləs/

The tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo and lies inside of the integuments.

"The scientist carefully dissected the ovule to examine the nucellus, the protective tissue surrounding the developing plant embryo. "

separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

location noun

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

A particular point or place in physical space.

"The location of the school library is on the second floor. "