leptomin

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noun

A substance found in the leptome of some plants, especially in the sieve tubes and laticiferous vessels, the presumed function being to convey oxygen.

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Meanings

nounleptomin (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountablebiochemistryA substance found in the leptome of some plants, especially in the sieve tubes and laticiferous vessels, the presumed function being to convey oxygen.

Origin

leptome + -in

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APA

leptomin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leptomin

MLA

“leptomin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leptomin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “leptomin,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leptomin.

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