stomatic

American

[stoh-mat-ik] / stoʊˈmæt ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to the mouth.
stomatal.

stomatic British

/ stəʊˈmætɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a mouth or mouthlike part

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Etymology

Origin of stomatic

From the Greek word stomatikós, dating back to 1650–60. See stomat-, -ic

Example Sentences

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If two leaves are treated at the same time, one in the normal position and the other upside down, it is delightful to watch the appearance of a pink picture of that leaf whose stomatic surface is in contact with the paper, while no such change takes place over that which exposes no stomata to the tell-tale material.

From Project Gutenberg

Pimpled face hepatic. —— stomatica. —— stomatic. —— hereditaria. —— hereditary.

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