abscissin
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
abscission + -in
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
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- In recent years this term has been replaced by abscisic acid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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