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phloem

noun

(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes

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Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
HL
Scrabble score
13

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ˈfləʊ.əm

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noun

  1. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes

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