vacuole

noun
UK: /ˈvæ.kjuː.əʊl/
US: /ˈvæ.kjuː.oʊl/

  1. A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.

    1. The plant cell has a large vacuole.
    2. Researchers studied the vacuole to understand nutrient storage within the cell.

  2. A cavity or bubble in a solid material or substance.

    1. The metal casting had a small vacuole.
    2. During the rapid cooling process, a vacuole formed within the polymer structure.

Synonyms

vesicle cavity bubble

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vacuole" in English means: A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid., A cavity or bubble in a solid material or substance..

The phonetic transcription of "vacuole" is /ˈvæ.kjuː.əʊl/ in British English and /ˈvæ.kjuː.oʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vacuole": vesicle, cavity, bubble.

Example usage of "vacuole": "The plant cell has a large vacuole.". More examples on the page.