This is the 10827th most frequent French word.
obtiennent
"Obtiennent" means "they obtain" or "they get."
In this sentence, 'obtiennent' is used to describe the students receiving or achieving something due to their efforts and actions.
Les étudiants obtiennent de bons résultats à l'examen grâce à leur préparation.
The students are obtaining good results on the exam thanks to their preparation.
Here, 'obtiennent' is applied to plants acquiring something necessary from their environment for sustenance.
Les plantes obtiennent des nutriments essentiels du sol pour leur croissance.
The plants obtain essential nutrients from the soil for their growth.
In this usage, 'obtiennent' indicates the researchers retrieving or gathering data as a result of their experimental efforts.