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culm
In botanical terminology, this word describes the specific structural anatomy of grasses, emphasizing the hollow, jointed nature of the stem. It is a technical term used primarily in scientific descriptions of Poaceae and Cyperaceae, distinguishing these stems from the solid stalks found in other plant families.
In an industrial or geological context, the term refers to the gritty, discarded byproduct of coal mining. This usage carries a connotation of environmental waste and industrial decay, often describing the greyish-black heaps found near former mining sites.
Meanings
Examples
The botanist examined the culm of the bamboo for signs of disease.
Each culm is divided into segments by distinct nodes.
The wind whipped the slender culms of the meadow grass.
Look at how the culm supports the heavy seed head.
The riverbank was thick with the golden culms of wild reeds.
Huge piles of culm accumulated near the old mine entrance.
We need to find a way to dispose of the coal culm safely.
The ground here is mostly just shale and culm from the previous century.