receptacle

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noun

Plural noun:

receptacles

1.
A container.
2.
(botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
3.
(phycology) A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
4.
(zoology) An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
5.
(US)(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

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Đồng nghĩa

thalamus torus socketbotany thalamus, toruselectricity socket

Cùng gốc / liên quan

receptacularmail receptaclecum receptacle

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ine-pro From Middle English receptacle, from receptacle and Middle French receptacle (modern réceptacle), from Latin receptāculum, from receptāre (to harbour#Verb) or receptō (to receive [[back#Adverb), [[frequentative of recipiō (to receive; to hold back, to reserve#Verb) (from re- (back, again) + capiō (to [[hold#Verb)) + tools and instruments;