1. a small root or rootlet, especially one of the fine branching roots of a plant
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The seedling’s radicels spread through the soil to absorb water and nutrients.
• Microscopic examination revealed numerous radicels extending from the main root system.
• The plant’s radicels help anchor it firmly in the ground.
• Damage to the radicels can severely affect the plant’s ability to take up moisture.
• Each radicel plays a crucial role in the overall health of the root network.