pollen-trapping
|pol-len-trap-ping|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈtræpɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈtræpɪŋ/
(pollen-trap)
capturing pollen
Etymology
'pollen-trapping' originates from the combination of 'pollen' and 'trap,' where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance consisting of pollen grains and 'trap' means to catch or hold.
'pollen-trap' evolved into 'pollen-trapping' to describe the ongoing process or mechanism of capturing pollen.
Initially, it referred to a device or method to catch pollen, but over time it evolved to describe the process itself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or mechanism by which pollen is captured and held, often by plants or artificial devices.
The pollen-trapping mechanism of the flower ensures effective pollination.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 09:09