pea pod
"Pea pod" can refer to the botanical structure holding peas, a vegetable in cooking, or a specific type of nanomaterial in scientific contexts.
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Definition
A2Botany
(general)The elongated, green seed vessel of a pea plant, containing multiple peas.
Example
- The pea pod splits open when the peas are fully mature.
- Each pea pod on the plant contains several peas.
B1Culinary
(informal)The pod and its contents used as a vegetable, often referring to edible pods like mangetout.
Example
- You can stir-fry pea pods with garlic for a quick side dish.
- Mangetout is a type of pea pod that is eaten whole.
C2Science
(technical)A hybrid nanomaterial consisting of spheroidal fullerenes encapsulated within a carbon nanotube.
Similar
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