Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loculate
verb
/ˈlɒkjʊleɪt/
Definition
To divide into small compartments or chambers.
Examples
- The plant’s seed pod was loculate, containing several chambers filled with seeds.
- Under the microscope, the tissue appeared loculate, indicating its complex structure.
- The researchers studied the loculated areas of the organ to understand its function better.
Meaning
Loculate refers to something that is divided into small, separate sections, often used to describe certain biological structures.
Synonyms
- Compartmentalize
- Divide
- Section
- Partition
