PYRENOIDS

Noun

pyrenoids

plural of pyrenoid

Anagrams

• pyridones, yprisoned

Source: Wiktionary


PYRENOID

Py*re"noid, n. Etym: [Gr. Pyrena, and -oid.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A transparent body found in the chromatophores of certain Infusoria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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