CEFR C2

mycelium

noun

Meaning

The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments called hyphae.

Examples

The mycelium spreads underground to absorb nutrients from decaying organic matter.
Researchers are studying how mycelium can be used as a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging.

Synonyms: fungal network, hyphae

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mycelium (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: maɪˈsiːliəm

Definition

The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments called hyphae.

Examples

The mycelium spreads underground to absorb nutrients from decaying organic matter.
Researchers are studying how mycelium can be used as a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging.
A healthy forest soil is rich in mycelium, which helps trees communicate and share resources.

How to Use mycelium

mycelium of [fungus] (prepositional phrase): The specific network belonging to a type of fungus. — "The mycelium of this species is highly resistant to drought."

Synonyms of mycelium

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