abscissin
English
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From abscission + -in.
Pronunciation
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abscissin (usually uncountable, plural abscissins)
- (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.
Usage notes
[edit]- In recent years this term has been replaced by abscisic acid
Translations
[edit]plant hormone
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