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abscission

noun

/æbˈsɪʒən/

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

shedding, separation, detachment, removal, dropping

attachment, adhesion, union

leaf abscission, fruit abscission, abscission layer

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

the ability or capacity to do something or influence others

An incident, event, or something that happens.

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something

The ability to speak or write a language easily and accurately; smoothness and ease.