abscisic
|ab-sci-sic|
C1
/æbˈsɪsɪk/
related to abscisic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abscisic' originates from 'abscisic acid', which was named for its role in 'abscission', the process of leaves falling from plants.
Historical Evolution
'Abscisic acid' was first identified in the 1960s, and the term 'abscisic' was derived from it to describe related properties.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the acid itself, but now it also describes related properties or compounds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from abscisic acid, a plant hormone involved in many plant developmental processes.
The abscisic properties of the compound were studied in the lab.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/09 07:24