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CHONE

\t͡ʃˈə͡ʊn], \t‍ʃˈə‍ʊn], \tʃ_ˈəʊ_n]\

Definitions of CHONE

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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A passage through the cortex of sponges with one or more external openings, and one internal opening provided with a sphincter.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

[Greek] A passage through cortex of sponges, with one or more external openings, and one internal opening.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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