allelopathy
|al-le-lop-a-thy|
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/əˈliːləˌpæθi/
chemical inhibition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allelopathy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'allelo-' meaning 'mutual' and 'pathos' meaning 'suffering'.
Historical Evolution
'allelopathy' was derived from the Greek words 'allelon' and 'pathos', and eventually became the modern English word 'allelopathy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mutual suffering', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'chemical inhibition between plants'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the chemical inhibition of one plant (or other organism) by another, due to the release of toxic substances.
The allelopathy of black walnut trees can inhibit the growth of nearby plants.
Synonyms
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