noun🔗ShareXylèmeA vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of water and minerals taken up by the roots; also the primary component of wood."The sturdy oak tree's xylem transports water from its roots up to its leaves. "Le xylème du chêne robuste transporte l'eau de ses racines jusqu'à ses feuilles.plantbiologyanatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading