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Dehiscent Definition & Meaning

dehiscent
adjective
  1. (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds

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What does dehiscent mean?
(of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
What part of speech is dehiscent?
Dehiscent is an adjective.

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