abscissin

English

Alternative forms

• abscisin

Etymology

From abscission +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

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

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Noun

abscissin (usually uncountable, plural abscissins)

1. (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• In recent years this term has been replaced by abscisic acid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