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Receptacle
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Algae & Containers:
A container.
●
In Botany & Algae:
The part of the
flower
stalk
(peduncle or
pedicel
) to which the
floral
parts
are
attached
; a
thalamus
, a torus.
In the Asteraceae (aster or
sunflower
family), the
end of
the
peduncle
to which
all of
the
florets
of the
flower head
are attached.
●
In Algae:
A structure at the
end of
a
branch
of an
alga
containing
conceptacles
(reproductive organs).
●
In Zoology & Algae:
An
organ
that
receives
and
holds
a secretion.
●
In American English, Electricity & Algae:
A
contact
device
installed
at an
outlet
for the
connection
of an
attachment
plug
(typically by
receiving
the
plug
's
prongs
) to supply
portable
appliances
or equipment.
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Wiktionary
Origin
receptacle
English
receptaculum
Latin
recepto
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Canister
Bucket
Tray
Compartment
Dispenser
Tube
Pouch
Bin
Tank
Connector
Enclosure
Chamber
Drawer
Cistern
Bottle
Bag
Pipe
Conduit
Cartridge
Plug
Socket
Lid
Vessel
Cavity
Chute
Outlet
Rack
Washer
Hose
Cord
Orifice
Box
Jar
Cylinder
Pail
Beaker
Hole
Faucet
Bowl
Plate
Valve
Nozzle
Duct
Drum
Rod
Panelboard
Separator
Waste Bin
Wash Basin
Surge Suppressor
Wall Wart
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