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suberin

/ˈsuːbərɪn/ /ˈsuːbrɪn/

Meanings
noun
A waxy material found in the cell walls of cork and similar plants

Examples :

"Cork's waterproof qualities come from its high concentration of suberin in its cell walls. "
plant material substance biology chemistry

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found verb

/faʊnd/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the ground. "

Illustration qualities

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

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waxy adjective

/ˈwæksi/

Resembling wax in texture or appearance.

"The apple had a waxy coating, making it feel smooth and slippery. "

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walls noun

/wɔːlz/ /wɔlz/

A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

"The old city had strong walls to protect it from enemies. "

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cell noun

/sɛl/

A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

"The hermit built a small cell in the mountains to live in peace and quiet. "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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cork noun

/kɔːk/ /kɔɹk/

The bark of the cork oak, which is very light and porous and used for making bottle stoppers, flotation devices, and insulation material.

"The cork from the cork oak tree is used to make the bottle stoppers for the wine we drink at dinner. "

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concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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waterproof noun

/ˈwɔtərˌpruf/ /ˈwɑtərˌpruf/

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

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come noun

/kʌm/

Coming, arrival; approach.

"The come of the school bus is always a happy event for the children. "