chrysocystidium

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noun

A cystidium whose contents contain a distinct refractive yellow body, that becomes more deeply yellow when exposed to ammonia or other alkaline compounds.

Scrabble 31

Meanings

nounchrysocystidium (plural chrysocystidia)

plural chrysocystidia

  1. A cystidium whose contents contain a distinct refractive yellow body, that becomes more deeply yellow when exposed to ammonia or other alkaline compounds.
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