abscissin
|ab-scis-sin|
C2
/æbˈsɪsɪn/
plant hormone for leaf shedding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abscissin' originates from the Latin word 'abscissus,' meaning 'cut off.'
Historical Evolution
'abscissus' transformed into the modern English word 'abscissin' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of cutting off, but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to plant hormones.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/06 22:36