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What is based on the Greek root meaning wood?

The Greek root meaning "wood" is ξύλον (xylon). Here are some words based on this root:

* Xylophone: A musical instrument with wooden bars that are struck with mallets.

* Xylography: The art of carving wood to create printing blocks (like woodcuts).

* Xylophagous: An adjective describing animals that eat wood, such as termites and some beetles.

* Xylogenesis: The process of wood formation in plants.

* Xylem: The vascular tissue in plants that transports water and nutrients throughout the plant.

These are just a few examples. There are many more words based on the Greek root "xylon" that are used in various fields, including biology, botany, and art.

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