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Abscission Definition & Meaning

abscission
noun
  1. shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
  2. the act of cutting something off

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Frequently asked questions

What does abscission mean?
shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant the act of cutting something off
What part of speech is abscission?
Abscission is a noun.
How many definitions does abscission have?
Abscission has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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