xylo- (Meaning)
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xylo- ()
A combining form from Gr. xy`lon wood; as in xylogen, xylograph.
Synonyms & Antonyms of xylo-
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xylo- Sentence Examples
- The xylophone's dulcet tones filled the music hall with a mesmerizing melody.
- The xylocarp exhibited a distinctive cylindrical shape with a hard outer casing.
- Xylophagous insects feed primarily on the cellulose in dead wood, contributing to its decomposition.
- The xylem vessels in plants facilitate the upward transport of water and dissolved minerals.
- Xylitol, a natural sugar substitute, is extracted from the wood pulp of birch trees.
- The xylanase enzyme is essential for breaking down the complex polysaccharide xylan.
- Xylaria, a type of fungus, is characterized by its black, club-shaped fruiting bodies.
- Xylotherapy involves the therapeutic use of wood and wood-based products in healing practices.
- The xylophone orchestra performed a captivating rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
- The xylophone virtuoso displayed extraordinary dexterity and rhythmic precision in his演奏.
FAQs About the word xylo-
A combining form from Gr. xy`lon wood; as in xylogen, xylograph.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The xylophone's dulcet tones filled the music hall with a mesmerizing melody.
The xylocarp exhibited a distinctive cylindrical shape with a hard outer casing.
Xylophagous insects feed primarily on the cellulose in dead wood, contributing to its decomposition.
The xylem vessels in plants facilitate the upward transport of water and dissolved minerals.
