porefield en · NOUN
Etymology
From pore + field.
Meanings
- An area of pores, in the valve of a diatom, through which mucopolysaccharides extrude to make stalks and pads.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| porefields | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pore field | alternative | lexicographic |