lignified
verb (past participle of lignify) as in strong fondness
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Example:Under certain conditions, the cells of the stem can lignify and become part of the woody structure.
Definition:Cells that have undergone the process of lignification and have become woody or hard.
From lignified cells
Example:The xylem tissues in the tree trunk are lignified to provide structural support.
Definition:Tissues that have undergone lignification, characterized by the presence of lignin, a rigid complex polymer.
From lignified tissues
Example:During the initial stages of plant development, some cells begin to lignify and form a protective layer.
Definition:In the process of becoming woody or rigid, as a result of cell wall modification.
From lignifying
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