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Definition of emerse in English: emerseadjectiveɪˈməːsəˈmərs Botany Denoting or characteristic of an aquatic plant reaching above the surface of the water. the emerse leaves when developed are heart-shaped Contrasted with submerse Example sentencesExamples - It will bloom readily if grown emerse, but takes a while to form a new set of emerse leaves.
- Emerse leaves seem to be bigger, even it is under the tank light.
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Origin Late 17th century (as emersed): from Latin emersus 'arisen', past participle of emergere (see emerge). Definition of emerse in US English: emerseadjectiveəˈmərs Botany Denoting or characteristic of an aquatic plant reaching above the surface of the water. Contrasted with submerse Example sentencesExamples - Emerse leaves seem to be bigger, even it is under the tank light.
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- It will bloom readily if grown emerse, but takes a while to form a new set of emerse leaves.
Origin Late 17th century: from Latin emersus ‘arisen’, past participle of emergere (see emerge). |