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cambium
UK /ˈkambɪəm/ US /ˈkeə̯m.biˌəm/
noun 3
Collocations
3VERB + CAMBIUM
call, get, make
CAMBIUM + NOUN
layer, layers
PREP.
from
Definitions
noun
1
A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems.
During winter we perceive no change in the cells of the cambium layer, which are filled with nutritive matter […].
2
Periosteum, a membrane that covers the outer surface of bones
3
One of the humours formerly believed to nourish the bodily organs.
The radical or innate is daily supplied by nourishment, which some call cambium, and make those secondary humours of ros and gluten to maintain it […]
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During winter we perceive no change in the cells of the cambium layer, which are filled with nutritive matter […].
Wiktionary02
The radical or innate is daily supplied by nourishment, which some call cambium, and make those secondary humours of ros and gluten to maintain it […]
Wiktionary03
When inserting the budwood into the root stock, make the cambium layers overlap.
Tatoeba · #32800604
In winter he chews the bark to get at the cambium, and from that fragrant bark his world has always had the scent of vanilla.
Tatoeba · #11023391Usage Notes
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