adustiosis
|a-dus-ti-o-sis|
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/əˌdʌstiˈoʊsɪs/
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/əˌdʌstiˈəʊsɪs/
browning disorder in citrus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adustiosis' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adustus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ustus' meant 'burned.'
Historical Evolution
'adustus' transformed into the scientific term 'adustiosis' to describe the browning condition in citrus fruits.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'burned or scorched,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'browning disorder in citrus fruits.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/14 16:36