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单词 nostoc
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Definition of nostoc in English:

nostoc

noun ˈnɒstɒkˈnästäk
Biology

  • A microorganism composed of beaded filaments which aggregate to form a gelatinous mass, growing in water and damp places and able to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.

    Genus Nostoc, division Cyanobacteria

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Chinese cultivate nostoc, since its gelatinous texture appeals to their palate.

Origin

Early 17th century: name invented by Paracelsus.

Rhymes

Rostock, Vladivostok, Vostok
 
 

Definition of nostoc in US English:

nostoc

nounˈnästäk
Biology

  • A microorganism composed of beaded filaments which aggregate to form a gelatinous mass, growing in water and damp places and able to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.

    Genus Nostoc, division Cyanobacteria

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Chinese cultivate nostoc, since its gelatinous texture appeals to their palate.

Origin

Early 17th century: name invented by Paracelsus.

 
 
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