Abscissin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæb.sə.sən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abscissin is a noun meaning (biochemistry, dated) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.
Meaning
(biochemistry, dated) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.
Word Forms
- abscissins
- abscisin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abscission, abstriction, abjunction, abaxialization, chorisis, acrophyll.
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