pyrenoid en · NOUN
Etymology
From pyrene + -oid.
Meanings
- any of several transparent structures found in the chloroplast of certain algae etc.; they are responsible for the fixation of carbon dioxide and the formation of starch
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pyrenoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
la pyrēnoīdes (Translations) · fr pyrénoïde (Translations) · cmn 澱粉核 /淀粉核 (Translations) · io pirenoido (Translations) · ru пирено́ид (Translations) · it pirenoide (Translations)