Root - translation, pronunciation and examples
root
underground plant part
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When to use root
корень дерева
корневая система
рост корней
глубина корней
корневой ком
root usage examples
Я вижу корень под почвой после того, как переставил растение.
I can see the root under the soil after I moved the plant.
Один корень пророс через отверстие в горшке, поэтому я его ослабил.
A single root had grown through the pot's hole, so I loosened it.
Similar words
the basic term for the plant organ that typically grows underground and absorbs water/nutrients
an underground storage organ (bulb), a modified stem, not a true root
a swollen storage organ (tuber), often a modified stem or root, used for food storage
a horizontal underground stem (rhizome), not a true root but a modified stem
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root synonyms
What's the difference between root / bulb / tuber / rhizome
the basic term for the plant organ that typically grows underground and absorbs water/nutrients
The tree's roots spread deep into the soil.
Корни дерева уходят глубоко в почву.
Plant the bulbs in autumn for spring flowers.
Посадите луковицы осенью, чтобы цветы зацвели весной.
a swollen storage organ (tuber), often a modified stem or root, used for food storage
Potatoes are tubers that store starch.
Картофель — это клубни, которые накапливают крахмал.
a horizontal underground stem (rhizome), not a true root but a modified stem
Ginger grows from a thick rhizome.
Имбирь растёт из толстого корневища.
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How to pronounce root and what this word means
root translation: корень. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce root
/ˈruːt/
root translation
корень
root examples
I can see the root under the soil after I moved the plant.
root transcription
/ˈruːt/, /ˈruːt/
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root meaning: what does it mean?
underground plant part
root pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
root is pronounced as /ˈruːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
root definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I can see the root under the soil after I moved the plant. Translation: Я вижу корень под почвой после того, как переставил растение.
Is root part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?
Yes, root (корень) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is root part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, root (корень) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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