growth ring
Visible in tree trunks, "growth rings" reveal a tree's age and past environmental conditions, crucial for studies in botany and climate science.
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Definition
B2Botany
(scientific)A layer of wood formed annually in a tree's trunk, used to determine its age and study historical climate patterns.
Example
- By examining the growth rings, scientists can learn about the tree's age and the climate conditions it experienced.