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Definition of aerophore in English: aerophorenoun ˈɛːrə(ʊ)fɔː 1Botany. In certain ferns: a specialized structure with numerous stomata for aeration, usually seen as a band of pale tissue on the stem or a small outgrowth at the base of a frond. 2Any of several forms of respirator, especially one with a portable supply of air for use by divers and miners. Now historical.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Hooker (1785–1865), botanist. From aero- + -phore. Definition of aerophore in US English: aerophorenounˈɛːrə(ʊ)fɔː 1Botany. In certain ferns: a specialized structure with numerous stomata for aeration, usually seen as a band of pale tissue on the stem or a small outgrowth at the base of a frond. 2Any of several forms of respirator, especially one with a portable supply of air for use by divers and miners. Now historical.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Hooker (1785–1865), botanist. From aero- + -phore. |