ovules

/ˈɒvjuːlz/ /ˈoʊvjuːlz/

Meanings

noun

The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.

Examples :

"The apple blossom's ovules, once fertilized by pollen, will eventually mature into the apple seeds. "

noun

An immature ovum in mammals.

Examples :

"The scientist examined the developing ovules under the microscope. "

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Related Words

fertilization noun

/ˌfɜːrtɪləˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌfɝːtɪləˈzeɪʃən/

The act or process of rendering fertile.

"The farmer used fertilizer to promote the fertilization of the soil, making it ready for planting. "

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

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. "

immature noun

/ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/

An immature member of a species.

"The zookeeper carefully separated the mature gorillas from the immature in the enclosure to prevent conflict. "

enclosing verb

/ɪnˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ɛnˈkloʊzɪŋ/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

develops verb

/dɪˈveləps/ /dəˈveləps/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The child develops her reading skills with practice. "

fertilized verb

/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzd/ /ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzd/

To make (the soil) more fertile by adding nutrients to it.

"The farmer fertilized his field with manure to help the crops grow better. "

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "