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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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To break down these fatty acids, plant cells use a specialized structure known as the peroxisome, a membrane-bound compartment also found in human cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

After Spivey’s truck arrived at the police impound lot, Jones pointed out a compartment concealed in the back seat and asked Tamasi to open it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The robots have four wheels and a bigger internal compartment for carrying food and goods .

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

She said, the injury had caused "compartment syndrome" which put her leg at risk.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Inside the truck, Nathan opened the glove compartment and saw what he needed: his cell phone.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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