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Definition
Vacuole; a membrane-bound organelle found in cells.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in biology and biochemistry contexts. It is not a word used in everyday casual conversation unless discussing science or school subjects. It functions as a standard noun for the cellular organelle.
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There are large vacuoles inside plant cells.
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Common phrases
cellular vacuole
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