stomata
noun/ˈstoʊmətə/
Frequency rank: #19,674 most common English word
Meaning
microscopic pores found on the surface of plant leaves that regulate gas exchange and water vapor release.
Example sentence
Plants exchange gases with the atmosphere through tiny pores called stomata.
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