stomata

noun/ˈstoʊmətə/

Frequency rank: #19,674 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

microscopic pores found on the surface of plant leaves that regulate gas exchange and water vapor release.

Illustration for the English word “stomata”

Example sentence

Plants exchange gases with the atmosphere through tiny pores called stomata.

Synonyms & related words

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