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“Succulence” or “Succulents”

Overview

succulence / succulents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

succulence: (noun) a juicy appetizingness.

succulents: (noun) a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs.

Pronunciation

succulence: NA

succulents: s·AH·k·y·ah·l·ah·n·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “succulence”

Examples of “succulents”

  • such as cacti and most succulents, also use PEP carboxylase to
  • will contain three collections: Cape succulents (the Cape of Good Hope
  • Like most succulents, Haworthiopsis attenuata prefer soil with


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