abscissin

English

Alternative forms

abscisin

Etymology

abscission +‎ -in

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈæb.sə.sən/, /æbˈsɪs.ən/

Noun

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

In recent years this term has been replaced by abscisic acid

Translations

plant hormone

German: Abscisinsäure f

Greek: αποσκισίνη f (aposkisíni)

Anagrams

abscisins

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