Meaning of the word spore in English
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spore
US /spɔːr/
UK /spɔːr/
Noun
1.
a minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion, characteristic of fungi, algae, mosses, and ferns
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Mushrooms reproduce by releasing tiny spores.
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The fern leaves have visible spores on their undersides.
2.
a dormant, tough, and temporarily inactive form of a bacterium, fungus, or other microorganism, which can resist harsh conditions
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Bacterial spores are highly resistant to heat and radiation.
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Some fungi produce protective spores to survive dry periods.
Verb
1.
to produce or release spores
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The fungus will spore when conditions are favorable.
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Many plants spore in the spring.
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