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spore

UK
/spɔː/
US
/spɔr/

Translations

sporenoun
spores
pl
UK
/spɔː/
US
/spɔr/
sporeEn mycologie et en botanique.
The mushroom released thousands of spores into the air to propagate its species.
Le champignon a libéré des milliers de spores dans l’air pour propager son espèce.
Additional translations
sporeEn bactériologie.
Synonyms
seed
germ
propagule
reproductive cell
sporeverb
spored
Past Simple
spored
Past Participle
sporing
Gerund
UK
/spɔː/
US
/spɔr/
sporulerEn biologie.
The mushrooms began to spore, releasing a fine dust into the air.
Les champignons ont commencé à sporuler, libérant une fine poussière dans l’air.
sporeadjective
UK
/spɔː/
US
/spɔr/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or consisting of spores.
sporalTerme de biologie.
The lab measured the spore count in the air sample.
Le laboratoire a mesuré le compte sporal dans l’échantillon d’air.

Definitions

sporenoun
A reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual without fusion with another cell, typically found in fungi, algae, and some plants.
The mushroom released thousands of spores into the air to propagate its species.
A dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure produced by some bacteria, which can survive in harsh conditions.
The bacterium formed a spore to withstand the extreme heat and dryness of the environment.
sporeverb
To produce or release spores, typically as part of a reproductive process in fungi, algae, or some plants.
The mushrooms began to spore, releasing a fine dust into the air.
sporeadjective
Relating to or consisting of spores, especially when used before a noun.
The lab measured the spore count in the air sample.
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