abscissin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /æbˈsɪs.ən/ (US)
- /ˈæb.sə.sən/ (US)
Etymology
From abscission + -in.
Meanings
- (dated, uncountable, usually) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abscissins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| abscisin | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
de Abscisinsäure (plant hormone) · el αποσκισίνη (plant hormone) · id absisin (plant hormone) · id asam absisat (plant hormone)