adnate
ˈædneɪt
Definition

Definition of adnate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
plantTECH.linked or fused to a different structureTECH.
  • The stamen is adnate to the petal.
fused united
2.
biologyTECH.grown or attached to an organ of a different kindTECH.
  • The adnate gills of the mushroom are attached to the stem.
attached fused
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Origin of adnate

Latin, adnatus (grown to)

Examples of adnate in a sentence

  • In some flowers, the petals are adnate to the sepals.
  • The plant's adnate leaves are fused to the stem.
  • Adnate petals can be seen in some flower species.

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  1. French:fusionné, adnaté, ...
  2. German:verwachsen, angewachsen, ...
  3. Italian:adnato, aderente, ...
  4. Spanish:adnato, adherido, ...
  5. Portuguese:adnato, adnato ao órgão, ...
  6. Chinese:连生的, 附生的, ...
  7. Japanese:癒着した, 付着した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُلتَحِم, مُلتَصِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאֻחָד, מְחֻבָּר, ...
  10. Russian:сросшийся, приросший, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зрослий, зрощений, ...
  12. Hindi:जुड़ा हुआ, ...

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