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• stem — stem1 stemless, adj. stemlike, adj. /stem/, n., v., stemmed, stemming. n. 1. the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, which ordinarily grows in an opposite direction to the root or descending axis. 2. the stalk that supports… …   Universalium

• stem — stem1 [stem] n ↑leaf, ↑petal, ↑stem, ↑stalk [: Old English; Origin: stefn, stemn] 1.) the long thin part of a plant, from which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow = ↑stalk 2.) the long thin part of a wine glass, ↑vase etc, between the base and the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• valve stem — stem1 (def. 14). [1830 40] * * * …   Universalium

• stem — stem1 [ stem ] noun count ** 1. ) the long thin central part of a plant from which the leaves and flowers grow: Cut the stems to ground level in winter. 2. ) the long thin part of a wine glass that joins the bowl to the base 3. ) the long narrow… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• stem — stem1 noun 1》 the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub.     ↘the stalk supporting a fruit, flower, or leaf, and attaching it to a larger branch, twig, or stalk. 2》 a long, thin supportive or main section of something, such as that of a wine… …   English new terms dictionary

• valve stem — stem1 (def. 14). [1830 40] …   Useful english dictionary

• stem — stem1 [stem] n. [ME < OE stemn, stefn, akin to Ger stamm, tree trunk < IE base * stebh , post, pole > STEP, STAFF1] 1. the main upward growing axis of a plant, having nodes and bearing leaves, usually extending in a direction opposite to …   English World dictionary

• Scanning transmission electron microscopy — A scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) is a type of transmission electron microscope. With it, the electrons pass through the specimen, but, as in scanning electron microscopy, the electron optics focus the beam into a narrow spot… …   Wikipedia

• stā- — To stand; with derivatives meaning “place or thing that is standing.” Oldest form *steə₂ , colored to *staə₂ , contracted to *stā . Derivatives include steed, stud2, arrest, instant, understand, static, prostitute, insist, ecstasy, and system. I …   Universalium

• base — base1 /bays/, n., adj., v., based, basing. n. 1. the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table. 2. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms. 3. the… …   Universalium

• bluestem — /blooh stem /, n. 1. any of several prairie grasses of the genus Andropogon, having bluish leaf sheaths, now grown in the western U.S. for forage. 2. See dwarf palmetto. [1850 55, Amer.; BLUE + STEM1] * * * ▪ plant also called  beard grass   any… …   Universalium