Rootlet

Pronunciation: /ˈɹuːtlɪt/

Rootlet (noun)

  1. A small, thin root that grows from a main root and helps the plant take in water and minerals.
  2. A small underlying part of a problem or idea that leads to the main cause.

Examples

  • The rootlet helps the plant absorb water.
  • Rootlets spread through the soil to find nutrients.