Phloëm
dasNounphloem (botany: tissue in plants that conducts food)
English translations
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phloem
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Gewebe in Pflanzen, das organische Nährstoffe transportiert.
- English meaning
- Phloem
- Synonym
- Siebteil
- German example
- Der Phloëm transportiert Zucker von den Blättern zu den Wurzeln.
- English example
- The phloem transports sugar from the leaves to the roots.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Phloëm
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Phloëm”
Das Phloëm transportiert Nährstoffe in der Pflanze. (The phloem transports nutrients in the plant.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Phloëm or Phloem the correct German spelling?
The standard German spelling is 'Phloem' (neuter, das). 'Phloëm' with a diaeresis is an archaic or non-standard variant.