Meaning Of The Word Pyrenoid

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Pyrenoid? Find Pyrenoid meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Pyrenoid Meaning

Pyrenoid Definition
Pyrenoid Definition

What's The Definition Of Pyrenoid?

pyrenoid in American English
a small structure within a chloroplast, as in some algae, functioning as a center for starch production

pyrenoid in British English
noun: any of various small protein granules that occur in certain algae, mosses, and protozoans and are involved in the synthesis of starch

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Unrevealed ‐ adjective: not having been disclosed, divulged…
  • Soft spot ‐ a special sympathetic affection or weakness for…
  • Capitulationism ‐ noun: advocacy or approval of…
  • Gummosis ‐ the giving off of gummy substances as a result…
  • Have itchy feet ‐ to be restless; have a desire…
  • Uralian emerald ‐ noun: a brilliant green variety of garnet, used…
  • York rite ‐ a system of ceremonial procedure in Freemasonry…
  • Invected ‐ adjective: bordered with small convex curves…
  • Ichthyophagy ‐ noun: the practice of eating or subsisting on…
  • Ernestine ‐ a feminine name: dim. Tina; noun: a female given…