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Meaning of the word "seed coat" in English

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seed coat

US /ˈsiːd koʊt/
UK /ˈsiːd koʊt/
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Noun

1.

the outer protective layer of a seed

Example:
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The seed coat protects the embryo inside.
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Some seeds need their seed coat to be scarified for germination.
Synonym:
testapericarp
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