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Xylem

usgb/ˈzaɪləm/Volume
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Scientific Term

Xylem is specialized vocabulary used in biology, less known in everyday conversation.

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In biology class, we studied how xylem transports water in plants.
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No Personification

Avoid using 'xylem' as a verb or in a personal context; it's a plant structure.

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The xylem's role is crucial for a plant's hydration, not like a person's veins.
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Technical Contexts

Often found in academic or professional settings like textbooks and scientific studies.

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Research indicates that xylem vulnerability to embolism varies among species.
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