SCLEROTIUM
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sclerotium.
Sclerotium - as a noun
Form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genus sclerotiumCompact usually dark-colored mass of hardened mycelium constituting a vegetative food-storage body in various true fungi; detaches when mature and can give rise to new growth
Example Sentences
"The sclerotium is a hardened fungal mass that can survive adverse environmental conditions."
"Researchers are studying the potential medicinal properties of sclerotium."
"The growth of a sclerotium can vary depending on the fungal species."
"The formation of a sclerotium allows fungi to persist in the soil for long periods."
"The sclerotium can remain dormant until favorable conditions for growth occur."
Word Game Points
Is SCLEROTIUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sclerotium is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCLEROTIUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SCLEROTIUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sclerotium is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCLEROTIUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SCLEROTIUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sclerotium is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCLEROTIUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
