shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
Used in a Sentence
abscission
How to use abscission in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for abscission.
Editorial note
Many native English speakers might have trouble with a few of these: abeyance, abscission, accretion, amalgamate, anodyne, antediluvian, apposite, arabesque, atavism, and avuncular.
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Quick take
shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of abscission gathered in one view.
the act of cutting something off
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for abscission.
noun
shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
noun
the act of cutting something off
Example sentences
Many native English speakers might have trouble with a few of these: abeyance, abscission, accretion, amalgamate, anodyne, antediluvian, apposite, arabesque, atavism, and avuncular.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use abscission in a sentence?
Many native English speakers might have trouble with a few of these: abeyance, abscission, accretion, amalgamate, anodyne, antediluvian, apposite, arabesque, atavism, and avuncular.
What does abscission mean?
shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
What part of speech is abscission?
abscission is commonly used as noun.