| elater | An elongated, spirally thickened, water-attracting cell in the capsule of a liverwort, derived from sporogenous tissue and assisting in spore dispersal. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| elaterite | <chemical> A mineral resin, of a blackish brown colour, occurring in soft, flexible masses. Synonym: mineral caoutchouc, and elastic bitumen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |