Xylem

Pronunciation: /ˈzaɪləm/

Definitions of xylem

noun a type of tissue in vascular plants that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves

Example Sentences

A1 The xylem transports water and nutrients in plants.

A2 The xylem is made up of specialized cells called tracheids and vessel elements.

B1 The xylem tissue in trees helps support the plant and transport water from the roots to the leaves.

B2 The xylem vessels are responsible for the upward movement of water in plants through capillary action.

C1 The xylem plays a crucial role in the process of transpiration and providing structural support to plants.

C2 The intricate network of xylem cells in woody plants allows for efficient water transport and mechanical strength.

Examples of xylem in a Sentence

formal The xylem is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

informal Hey, did you know that the xylem is like the plant's plumbing system?

slang The xylem is like the plant's straw, sucking up all the good stuff from the soil.

figurative Just like how our veins carry blood throughout our body, the xylem carries essential nutrients throughout the plant.

Grammatical Forms of xylem

• plural: xylems
• comparative: more xylem
• superlative: most xylem
• present tense: xylem
• future tense: will xylem
• perfect tense: has xylem
• continuous tense: is xyleming
• singular: xylem
• positive degree: xylem
• infinitive: to xylem
• gerund: xyleming
• participle: xylemed

Origin and Evolution of xylem

First Known Use: 1859 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'xylem' is derived from the Greek word 'xylon' which means 'wood'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botany to refer to the woody tissue in plants that conducts water and nutrients, the term 'xylem' has since been expanded to include all tissues in vascular plants responsible for the transportation of water and nutrients.