Xylem

Synonyms of xylem

• wood
• vascular system
• vascular tissue

Antonyms of xylem

• cambium
• meristem
• phloem

Collocations of xylem

vascular tissue

Frequency: 80 %

Xylem is a type of vascular tissue that transports water and nutrients in plants.

water transport

Frequency: 75 %

Xylem is responsible for water transport in plants.

phloem tissue

Frequency: 70 %

Xylem and phloem tissue work together to transport fluids in plants.

nutrient transport

Frequency: 65 %

Xylem plays a key role in the transport of nutrients throughout the plant.

plant stem

Frequency: 60 %

Xylem is located in the plant stem and helps support the plant.

Idiomatic Expressions for xylem

• Phrase: xylem vessels
  Meaning: tubular structures in plants that transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant
  Usage: The xylem vessels are responsible for the upward movement of water in plants.