Definition of Growth ring

1. Noun. An annual formation of wood in plants as they grow.

Exact synonyms: Annual Ring
Generic synonyms: Organic Phenomenon

Definition of Growth ring

1. Noun. Any of the concentric rings formed in the trunk of a tree by the annual growth of wood ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Growth Ring

growth hormone-releasing hormone
growth hormone inhibiting hormone
growth hormone stimulation test
growth hormone suppression test
growth industry
growth inhibitors
growth media
growth medium
growth phase
growth plate
growth quotient
growth rate
growth rate of population
growth regulator
growth ring (current term)
growth rings
growth spurt
growth stock
growth substance
growthful
growthier
growthiest
growthiness
growthinesses
growths
growthwise
growthy
groyne
groynes

Literary usage of Growth ring

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Manual of the North American Gymnosperms: Exclusive of the Cycadales But by David Pearce Penhallow (1907)
"... II THE growth ring In proceeding to a study of the transverse section the first feature to which attention is naturally directed is the growth ring. ..."

2. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1905)
"the latter constituting the bulk of the growth ring and defined by a somewhat abrupt transition in the form, size, and thickness of wall of the component ..."

3. The Mechanical Properties of Wood, Including a Discussion of the Factors by Samuel James Record (1914)
"In diffuse-porous woods the pores are scattered throughout the growth ring instead of being collected in a band or row. Examples of this kind of wood are ..."

4. The Mechanical Properties of Wood, Including a Discussion of the Factors by Samuel James Record (1914)
"In diffuse-porous woods the pores are scattered throughout the growth ring instead of being collected in a band or row. Examples of this kind of wood are ..."

5. Identification of the Economic Woods of the United States: Including a by Samuel James Record (1919)
"2) and Magnolia the outer limit of the growth ring consists of 2-A rows of tangentially flattened wood-parenchyma cells with very thick, copiously pitted ..."

6. Identification of the Economic Woods of the United States: Including a by Samuel James Record (1919)
"2) and Magnolia the outer limit of the growth ring consists of 2-4 rows of tangentially flattened wood-parenchyma cells with very thick, copiously pitted ..."

7. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1857)
"300 " in middle of growth ring. 3. " 300 " (a) outer margin of growth ring. 4. Longitudinal section in direction of medullary rays. ..."

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