Senesce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈnɛs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Senesce is a verb meaning To grow older; to reach maturity.
Meaning
To grow older; to reach maturity.
Example Sentences
All living organisms senesce.
After spawning, salmon rapidly senesce and die due to systemic endocrine alterations.
Word Forms
- senesces
- senescing
- senesced
Synonyms for senesce
Depending on context, synonyms include age.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mature, seed, senilize, maturate, season, grow.
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