abscission
UK/æb'siʒәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The act of cutting something off; the natural shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruit by a plant
切断，切除；（植物）自然脱落
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedabdown, away, reversal
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scissroot
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ionact, process, state
=abscission
Example Sentences
- 1.
Leaf abscission occurs in autumn.