rootlet
rootlet
Definition
root·let (--lit)
noun
a little root or small branch of a root
rootlet
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- aerial: The aerial rootlets on the shoots will attach themselves to any available support, including trees.
- small: This fat growing evergreen develops long shoots with small adhesive rootlets.
Noun used with modifier
- plant: When received, all surfaces were uniformly covered with a dense, fine sandy silt, with plant rootlets present over some areas.
Browse dictionary entries near rootlet
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