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middle lamella

noun

, Botany.
  1. the layer of cementing material, composed of pectates and similar substances, between the walls of adjacent cells.

middle lamella

  1. The pectin-rich intercellular material cementing together the primary walls of adjacent plant cells.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of middle lamella1

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

When the middle lamella reaches the pectic acid stage, the fruit becomes soft and "mushy" in texture.

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