In horticulture, rootstocks are the underground parts of a plant, typically the roots and sometimes part of the stem, onto which a bud or scion from a different plant of the same species or related species is grafted to produce a new plant. The rootstock provides the root system and affects the vigor, hardiness, and resistance to disease of the grafted plant.
/ˈroʊt.stɔːks/
resembling or similar to granite in appearance or nature. Used to describe something that has the texture, color, or structure comparable to granite.
/ˈɡreɪnɪtlɪk/
An archaic and formal manner of speaking or writing that is marked by elaborate and affected style, typically with a deliberate display of learning and skill in rhetoric.
/juːˈfjuːɪstɪkslɪ/
A process in psychology where a symptom that has a physical cause is mistakenly attributed to a psychological one, rather than to a physiological or biological cause. It is a misdiagnosis that can lead to ineffective treatment.
/puːsərɪ'dʌхожə/
A container made of glass, plastic, or other material, typically cylindrical in shape, used to hold liquids such as water, a beverage, or other fluids. It can be sealed with a cap, cork, or screw-on lid, and is often carried or transported.
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A form of Italian academia or academy for the arts and sciences, named after the Accademia di San Luca in Rome, which was established in 1593 to promote the study and practice of the arts.
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A fictional insect from the science fiction world, often described as a tiny, flat, and colorful creature with wings and long legs, capable of mimicking its environment for camouflage. It is primarily featured in science fiction literature and video games.
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1. Light and unmaterial; airy; unsubstantial. 2. Diffused in the air; not concentrated or compact; evanescent. 3. Of or relating to vapor.
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