xylem
Pronunciation:
/ˈzaɪ.ləm/noun
Definitions
A 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.
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/ˈzaɪ.ləm/Definitions
A 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.